This idyllic campsite right by the beach. Explore the island’s walkways, stunning coastline, replanted native bush and ever-increasing wildlife. Fires are not allowed at any time. See fire rules on ...

A DOC ranger caring for a population of Powelliphanta augusta snails has for the first time caught a snail laying an egg on video. In the video, a small egg, resembling a tiny hen’s egg, emerges from ...

New research into the kākā population in Pureora Forest shows a 50:50 sex ratio for the first time – a result credited to successful predator control. Kākā are rowdy and sociable parrots found in New ...

Donations from people all over New Zealand are helping efforts to keep pukunui/southern New Zealand dotterel on the planet. Pukunui are the world’s rarest wading bird. A year ago, there were just 101 ...

Two of the Coromandel’s most popular DOC sites are set for upgrades, with work beginning next week on improving Pinnacles Hut and nearby Summit Track. The Pinnacles Hut is an 80-bunk hut, located in ...

DOC is encouraging people to prepare to grab their spot when bookings open for popular huts, campsites and Great Walks later this month. “The most-loved experiences during peak times such as the ...

DOC Coromandel Senior Ranger Matt Flynn says the conifers are invasive weeds that threaten to permanently alter the unique landscapes only found in New Zealand. Conifers were introduced to New Zealand ...

A West Coast weka that hitched a ride to Christchurch after sneaking into a vehicle has been returned home by DOC no worse for wear. DOC says the incident is a reminder for people to check their gear ...

Toitū te taiao – Our environment endures. The Government is consulting on proposals to better protect our precious biodiversity and its economic benefits for future generations, Conservation Minister ...

Kākāpō at Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari have completed their first season of booming – something that has not been heard on the North Island of mainland Aotearoa for more than a century.

Taumarunui nature enthusiasts are invited to create their own predator control plan and learn how to implement it with accredited training coming to Taumarunui on 21 and 22 May. Invasive predators ...

DOC's Director-General, Penny Nelson, has granted Whakapapa Holdings Limited (WHL) a 10-year concession to operate Whakapapa ski field. The concession gives WHL the ability to operate the ski field, ...