The Government is consulting on proposals to modernise New Zealand’s conservation management system, aiming to protect ...

Work to reinstate access to Mautohe Cathedral Cove has reached a critical stage. DOC is warning reopening in the next few ...

DOC has established a new conservation grant funding programme for Hawke’s Bay, opening the door for the community to ...

DOC intends to pilot paid parking at three South Island visitor hotspots to help manage visitor pressure and support ...

Te Maruia Waka Huia is a stronghold for native and endemic species. Tomtit, rifleman, robin, tūi, fernbird, silvereye, grey ...

A rowi, New Zealand’s rarest kiwi, has been found in new territory, marking an important milestone for the South Westland ...

DOC rangers were thrilled to find the first two southern New Zealand dotterel/pukunui chicks of the season on Stewart Island/Rakiura earlier this week.

The Department of Conservation and New Zealand Nature Fund are partnering to save endangered species by matching investment ...

The northern end of the Te Henga Walkway was officially reopened today in West Auckland by the Department of Conservation ...

Picturesque Ōkārito has been recognised today as a Tohu Whenua site – acknowledging it as one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s must do places to explore history where it happened. With outstanding human and ...

DOC is inviting competitive tenders for the opportunity to graze sheep on part of the Blackstone Hill Conservation Area. This opportunity includes the ongoing maintenance of supporting infrastructure.

As the summer walking season gets underway, DOC is reminding walkers to ensure they look after themselves and the special places they visit. DOC’s seasonal experiences (including Milford, Kepler, ...