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Whether you’re a local, or you’re here on holiday, we all have a shared responsibility to look after this awesome place.
DOC Sounds of Science podcast
A behind the scenes look at how DOC cares for NZ's native species and natural environment. Our latest episode features DOC legend Herb Christophers sharing his experiences as a science communicator.
World Wildlife Day youth art competition
Show us your favourite wild animal and you could win our CITES prize pack. Competition closed Monday 24 February 2020.
Climate change impacts on our native wildlife
New Zealand has been in a biodiversity crisis for more than 100 years – but the effects of climate change could tip our internationally important species over the edge.
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Historic WWII site reopens in Christchurch
Thousands of Cantabrians and visitors have the chance to learn about Christchurch’s World War II history with the reopening of the historic Awaroa/Godley Head gun emplacements.
Himalayan tahr control to benefit native plants
Some of New Zealand’s unique alpine plant communities have a chance to recover and regenerate, following DOC and hunters’ ongoing efforts to control Himalayan tahr in the South Island.
New international protection for frequent fliers
The endangered toroa/Antipodean albatross has new international protection for its 100,000 km annual migration, thanks to collaborative efforts led by New Zealand, Australia and Chile.
Submission period for whitebait consultation extended
Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage has extended the date for people to have their say on proposed changes to improve management of whitebait across New Zealand.
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