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DOC's response to COVID-19
New Zealand has moved into the COVID-19 Protection Framework, or traffic light system. Find out about what this means for visitors and DOC's work.
COVID-19 vaccine policy for DOC visitor facilities
To keep people safe and facilities open, we have introduced a COVID-19 vaccination policy. This applies to all DOC visitor accommodation and visitor centres.
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Bold bittern bucks the trend, strikes a pose in backyard
A bold young bittern has caused a stir in Waikato striking a pose in a Cambridge couple’s urban backyard.
Kea chicks boost Nelson Lakes kea population
Six kea chicks are believed to have successfully fledged in the Nelson Lakes area in the past month to boost the kea population.
Lake Dive Hut rebuild options explored
DOC local Iwi, Federated Mountain Clubs and Back Country Trust are in discussions to explore opportunities for a potential rebuild of the popular Lake Dive Hut in Egmont National Park.
Diamond Lake spared in Emerald Bay Wānaka fire
DOC says it’s still too early to know the full extent of damage to public conservation land from a devastating fire that started at Emerald Bay on Wānaka’s Glendhu Bluff on 9 January.
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