Watch Rakiura, a female kākāpō, live from her nest on Whenua Hou/Codfish Island, a small, predator free island in southern New Zealand.
Hunting is part of New Zealand’s outdoor heritage. For many people, it’s how they were first introduced to the bush.
Kiwis everywhere are helping nature bounce back – in our backyards, communities and even from our couches. Join the Always Be Naturing movement and be part of the change.
Take care of Aotearoa, and always be prepared for your trip.
Get involved in volunteer activities around the country.
Discover small ways you can make a big difference for nature.
The Shepherd’s beaked whale that was refloated near St Heliers in Auckland on Tuesday 3 March was found deceased on the afternoon of Wednesday 4 March off Hobsonville.
A deceased Māui or Hector’s dolphin found washed up on a remote Waikato coastline is being necropsied to try and learn more about threats to the species.
Visitors to the southern parts of Coromandel Forest Park and landowners with adjacent properties are being urged to report deer sightings as an eradication operation gets underway.
A company providing visitor transport to and from the Tongariro Alpine Crossing has had its DOC concession suspended for two weeks after ignoring a Hazardous Weather Warning.