Department of Conservation

Tramper on Carroll Hut Track above the bush line

Image: Ruth McKie | Creative Commons

Hump Ridge Track is a 3-day loop over sub-alpine tops and around rugged coastline in southern Fiordland. It opened as our 11th Great Walk on 25 October 2024.

07 November 2024

National Wild Goat Hunting Competition: Will your region be the G.O.A.T?

The National Wild Goat Hunting Competition closes soon, it’s time to get your entries in.

We’re up to 5,574 tails as of October 24 – more than 2,000 higher than at the same point in last year’s competition.

Adopt a kākāpō

Kākāpō adoptions are a special way to support the conservation of this taonga species. You can adopt a kākāpō for yourself or as a gift.

How to apply to the DOC Community Fund – Pūtea Tautiaki Hapori

Find out about the eligibility and assessment criteria, and how to submit your application to the fund.

West Coast Te Tai o Poutini Conservation Management Strategy review

Have your say on development of a new Conservation Management Strategy (CMS) for Te Tai Poutini West Coast. Fill in our survey by 16 December 2024.

Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2024

This is a report on the operations of the Department of Conservation for the year ended 30 June 2024. Published October 2024.

Priority conservation projects open for donations

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

Auckland’s Te Henga Walkway re-opens to viewing point post-Cyclone Gabrielle

The northern end of the Te Henga Walkway was officially reopened today in West Auckland by the Department of Conservation alongside mana whenua Te Kawerau ā Maki.

Mātiu Somes Island reopening in November

Wellingtonians will be able to experience Mātiu/Somes Island in Wellington again from Friday, 22 November, following the successful replacement of the island’s 85-year-old wharf.

Ōkārito receives Tohu Whenua status

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.

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