Department of Conservation

Rainbow Reach swing bridge at the start of the Kepler Track

Image: Jaime Apolonio | Creative Commons

The Minister of Conservation is seeking nominations for conservation boards in 2024. We are looking for people with experience, expertise, and links with the local community.

27 November 2023

Meat the G.O.A.T

Wild goat meat is some the best there is. Even though it’s not high up on the typical hunters target species, wild goat provides good eating. Here are some tasty recipes!

DOC Sounds of Science podcast

Freshwater scientist Nixie Boddy discusses non-migratory galaxiids, native fish, and her adventures in the field – some of which involve costumes.

DOC prepares for sell-out camping summer

DOC is gearing up to host approximately 60,000 campers over the upcoming summer at more than 300 campsites spread across New Zealand.

Know before you go

Take care of Aotearoa, and always be prepared for your trip.

Tongariro Alpine Crossing booking system

We encourage visitors to the Tongariro Alpine Crossing to book in advance for visits after 14 October.

Predator control and community - a dream team for Coromandel kiwi

Brown kiwi are thriving in Eastern Coromandel as sustained predator control by DOC and the local community pays off for the threatened birds.

Get set for seabird-safe fishing

A “one-stop-shop” seabird-safe toolkit aims to help high seas fishing operators save up to 40,000 seabirds a year through improved fishing practices.

Plea for four-wheel-drivers to keep off riverbeds during bird nesting season

Canterbury groups and organisations committed to protecting vulnerable native birds nesting on the Ashley River/Rakahuri have a message to four-wheel-drivers: please don’t drive on the river during nesting season.

Kākāpō relocated to reduce monitoring load

DOC is investigating new monitoring solutions for the Waikato kākāpō population after the trial has shown some kākāpō continue to be highly active.

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