Attempting to wriggle from its handler’s grasp, a brown kiwi has eagerly returned home to the wild near the Parapara Road Banana Bridge, following its recovery from being hit by a car. The bird was ...

Hundreds of people a day are visiting Mautohe Cathedral Cove’s famous beach following the reinstatement of walking access to the popular Coromandel location. In December, DOC reopened the main walking ...

Fires permitted in designated fire places and only if there is no fire ban. Check rules and fire bans before you light. No dogs. Other pets on conservation land rules. Discover the Outdoors ...

Camp at one of the many coastal campsites, or take in spectacular bays from the numerous tracks. Visit Captain Cook's favourite New Zealand base. Access this area by boat or from Queen Charlotte Drive ...

LGK and LGL returned last season as expected following their year off after fledging Tiaki but unexpectedly did not lay an egg. Royal albatross chick Manaaki has a GLS (Global Location Sensor) tag ...

You must have approval to undertake freshwater fish farming and some types of aquaponics. Get information on the authorisations required. You must have approval to undertake freshwater fish farming ...

Complete this form if you have found or collected bones, teeth, ivory or ambergris that has already separated naturally from a marine mammal. Privacy disclosure: To ...

Aquatic plants are natural components of healthy water systems, but they can grow out of control and become a nuisance. Find out how to manage aquatic plant growth. Aquatic plants are natural ...

How to use grass carp to help control aquatic weed growths in water bodies. Grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella) were introduced to New Zealand in the 1960s to help control aquatic weed growths in ...

DOC Operations Manager Whakatipu, David Butt, says the temporary site will be convenient and closer to most of the district's extensive visitor network. “These two weeks are some of the busiest we get ...

You need to consult with the Department of Conservation (DOC) on fast-track projects that require our authorisation. The Fast-track Approvals Act 2024 facilitates the delivery of projects with ...

A permit is required to hunt on public conservation land. This hunting area is covered by a 'restricted area permit'. Contact the DOC office managing the hunting area. Before lighting a fire on public ...