Watch the live stream of Rakiura the kākāpō on the remote, predator-free island of Whenua Hou/Codfish Island in Aotearoa, New Zealand. This is the first breeding season for this critically threatened species since 2022.
As New Zealand marks the Year of the Horse, travellers are reminded that some traditional Chinese medicines and gifts, including American ginseng, contain species protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) and require permits to enter the country. Without them, items may be seized — so check the rules or buy locally instead.
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.
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Discover small ways you can make a big difference for nature.
An extraordinary contribution to New Zealand conservation was privately acknowledged this week in one of New Zealand's most iconic locations - the Abel Tasman National Park.
Research from a predator control operation on Rakiura/Stewart Island to protect pukunui/southern New Zealand dotterel from extinction has provided valuable insights into the impact of 1080 bait on the island's non-target white tailed deer.
The first kākāpō chick of the breeding season has hatched on Pukenui Anchor Island.
DOC has temporarily closed several tracks on Pirongia following a significant weather event overnight on 13–14 February.