Department of Conservation | Te Papa Atawhai
https://www.doc.govt.nz/
https://www.doc.govt.nz/
Introduction
Keep your distance and don’t feed wildlife. Follow any rules restricting dogs, fires, drones or vehicles.Protect our precious native species by keeping your distance and not feeding them. Getting too close stresses wildlife. Never feed wildlife human food, as it can hurt or even kill them.
Different areas have different rules on dogs. Know the rules before you go, and always keep your dog under control. Even the most obedient dogs and cats can reveal their predatory instincts in the wild.
Thinking of lighting a fire? On public conservation land you can only light fires in certain places and you must follow the specific conditions.
If you want to use a drone over conservation land or near marine mammals, you'll need a permit. This is true for both recreation and commercial use. Permits help ensure you use a drone safely and respectfully around people and wildlife.
Dogs on conservation land
Where you can take your dog on public conservation land, disability assist dogs, avian awareness training and why dog access is controlled.
Drone use on conservation land
Learn about operating drones on public conservation land and how to apply for DOC for a drone concession (permit).
Give wildlife space
Protect our precious native species by keeping your distance and not feeding them.
Lighting fires on public conservation land
Find out when and where you can light fires at huts, campsites and in the backcountry on public conservation land.
Pets on conservation land
You are not allowed to take a pet into conservation land without DOC permission. This includes national parks, wildlife areas and reserves.
Visiting pest free islands
When visiting any island in the Hauraki Gulf, make sure you check your gear before you leave the mainland.
Whitebaiting
Find out when, where and how to fish for whitebait in New Zealand and the Chatham Islands.