The surprise arrival of a seal had workers off the Taranaki coast dialling DOCHOT for urgent wildlife advice last Thursday.

The Government is consulting on proposals to modernise New Zealand’s conservation management system, aiming to protect ...

Te Maruia Waka Huia is a stronghold for native and endemic species. Tomtit, rifleman, robin, tūi, fernbird, silvereye, grey ...

Work to reinstate access to Mautohe Cathedral Cove has reached a critical stage. DOC is warning reopening in the next few ...

DOC has established a new conservation grant funding programme for Hawke’s Bay, opening the door for the community to ...

DOC rangers were thrilled to find the first two southern New Zealand dotterel/pukunui chicks of the season on Stewart Island/Rakiura earlier this week.

DOC intends to pilot paid parking at three South Island visitor hotspots to help manage visitor pressure and support ...

A rowi, New Zealand’s rarest kiwi, has been found in new territory, marking an important milestone for the South Westland ...

Without permits, there is a risk personal taonga made from, or with, animal parts such as feathers and bone or kākahu (cloaks) will be confiscated during your travel. To make sure your personal taonga ...

The Department of Conservation and New Zealand Nature Fund are partnering to save endangered species by matching investment ...

Wellingtonians will be able to experience Mātiu/Somes Island in Wellington again from Friday, 22 November, following the successful replacement of the island’s 85-year-old wharf. Te Whatanui Winiata, ...

As the summer walking season gets underway, DOC is reminding walkers to ensure they look after themselves and the special places they visit. DOC’s seasonal experiences (including Milford, Kepler, ...