This charter was developed collaboratively with DOC, stakeholders and other agencies. It was announced by Minister Todd McClay on 2 November 2024. This charter outlines the principles and commitments ...

The long, slow flowing pools of the lower river provide ideal habitat for very large brown trout. These trophy-sized fish present a fantastic challenge for anglers, particularly during summer when ...

Looking for something to do during Conservation Week? Take part in events run by DOC, local businesses, and community groups. Events will show on this page once they are organised. Check back here to ...

Take action for nature at your workplace this Conservation Week! Here's how you and your colleagues can get involved. Choose your activity – share the options with your workmates and vote on which ...

The Government has made key policy decisions following consultation on two discussion documents. On 15 November 2024, the Government released two discussion documents that include proposals to: ...

Access to the Kahurangi National Park from the Tasman District has been cut off by recent storm damage, while part of Abel Tasman Coast Track is temporarily closed. DOC Northern South Island ...

Forest and Bird House on Matiu/Somes Island is set amongst native bush with easy access to the main road and bush walks. It sleeps seven people. Sleeping bag or alternative bedding, sheets and ...

The Milford Opportunities Project (2017 to 2024) explored ways to do tourism differently at Piopiotahi and along the Milford Road corridor for the benefit of people and place. Breathtaking Milford ...

In an open letter to the world and on digital billboards, which went live overnight in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, DOC revealed it has “counted” all of nature and the total is 695 billion.

After heavy rainfall over Easter weekend, a bridge on the Hooker Valley Track, one of New Zealand’s most popular tourist destinations, has been closed by the Department of Conservation. The second ...

A karakia and blessing by Ngāti Ruanui has marked the formal opening of the suspension bridge over the Manganui Gorge, one of the most striking features of the Taranaki Crossing project on Taranaki ...

Work is underway at the Hahei Beach Short Walk to remove 16 invasive conifers as the track reinstatement project clicks up a gear. The conifer removal is part of the Mautohe Cathedral Cove ...