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4WD Group Plants Native Trees To Fix Damage
Wednesday, 23 September 2026, 1:28 pm | Department of Conservation
The Mid Canterbury club helped plant natives at Buicks Bridge, near the Ōtūwharekai/Ashburton Lakes, where there was significant damage on a hillside by other 4WD users of the area. More >>
New Zealand’s Rarest Parakeet Numbers Soar
Thursday, 17 September 2026, 2:56 pm | Department of Conservation
A large team of rangers and volunteers take part in counting and recording the critically endangered parakeet each year and this years’ results were very encouraging. More >>
Callers With Conundrums – DOC’s Unusual Queries
Monday, 14 September 2026, 3:34 pm | Department of Conservation
A concerned child also emailed DOC recently about a ginger cat seen walking across a public reserve. Rats, mice and possums on private property are regularly the subject of calls to DOC. More >>
Moratorium On New Marine Mammal Permits
Friday, 11 September 2026, 7:19 am | Department of Conservation
The moratorium boundary has been extended from Akaroa Harbour to all waters around the peninsula from the Avon-Heathcote Estuary/Ihutai mouth to Birdlings Flat. More >>
First Fledgling Toroa Fly From Pukekura/Tairaoa Head
Tuesday, 8 September 2026, 2:27 pm | Department of Conservation
DOC co-manages the albatross colony near Ōtepoti/Dunedin as part of Te Poari a Pukekura (TPP) alongside Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou, Korako Karetai Trust and Dunedin City Council, with the support of the Otago Peninsula Trust. More >>
An Unexpected Visitor: Leopard Seal At Petone Beach
Monday, 7 September 2026, 4:27 pm | Department of Conservation
The animal, a roughly 3-metre-long female, was first reported on Friday night, basking in an area popular with local dog walkers. DOC set up a cordon, advising people to enjoy from afar. More >>
Plants With Superpowers – And How They Can Save Us
Wednesday, 2 September 2026, 12:12 pm | Department of Conservation
Nursery Manager Jess Ward says there’s only half a per cent of native vegetation left on the plains, and on Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū/Banks Peninsula it’s around 22 per cent. The dream is to grow forests and protect property through resilient ... More >>
Iconic Klondyke Corner Damaged By Vehicles
Wednesday, 19 August 2026, 3:23 pm | Department of Conservation
The iconic and picturesque campsite is used by Coast to Coast racegoers and support staff in February every year and is incredibly popular, drawing thousands annually. More >>
Ngāi Tūāhuriri Places Rāhui Over Customary Whitebait Season Until Further Notice
Monday, 17 August 2026, 5:16 pm | Department of Conservation
Department of Conservation Mahaanui Operations Manager Andy Thompson says the placing of the rāhui is a result of a robust process within the hapū and with DOC and other responsible agencies. More >>
Coroner's Report Into Death On Mount Aicken Prompts Safety Messages For Trampers
Wednesday, 12 August 2026, 12:47 pm | Department of Conservation
The coroner found that 37-year-old Rebecca Woolley died from hypothermia and a spinal fracture after becoming lost, while tramping on Mount Aicken. More >>
DOC Staff Delight At Rare Spotted Skink Sighting
Tuesday, 11 August 2026, 9:52 am | Department of Conservation
In the most recent threat ranking, an expert panel classified the Canterbury spotted skink as Nationally Endangered. There are thought to be fewer than 1000 left and a previous stronghold population has collapsed in Kaitorete Spit, near Christchurch. More >>
Aoraki/Mount Cook Suspension Bridge Open Date Revealed
Wednesday, 22 July 2026, 11:12 am | Department of Conservation
This week, the finishing touches and final checks are being made on the new bridge which spans 189 metres across the Hooker River. More >>
Kōkako Contingent To Converge On Rotorua
Tuesday, 21 July 2026, 3:33 pm | Department of Conservation
Alan had several different roles with DOC, in various places, but he retained his connection to kōkako protection throughout. More >>
Retired Vet Discovers ‘Lost’ Mohua Population
Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 4:58 pm | Department of Conservation
Mohua are native forest birds with a distinctive bright yellow head and breast. More >>
DOC Rangers Reveal Their Top 5 Winter Walks
Friday, 3 July 2026, 1:02 pm | Department of Conservation
“The views are incredible, even while driving in. You feel like you’re on top of the world, and, of course, it’s a great walk to do on a Sunday,” he says. More >>
Paid Car Parking To Continue At DOC Sites
Thursday, 2 July 2026, 3:18 pm | Department of Conservation
Revenue from the scheme will be re-invested in New Zealand’s most urgent biodiversity, cultural heritage and visitor network projects. More >>
Feeling The Winter Blues? - What The DOC Recommends For Your Mental Well-Being
Wednesday, 1 July 2026, 2:31 pm | Department of Conservation
From July 1 DOC is asking people to take small actions that don’t require a massive effort but will help nature in their backyards and communities. More >>
Corals And Clams Pile Up – A CITES Reminder This School Break
Wednesday, 1 July 2026, 2:17 pm | Department of Conservation
The volume of tropical species keepsakes seized over the last three and a half years would fill a standard 6-metre long shipping container. More >>
No Rats! – “Best News Ever” For Rare Kākāriki Karaka
Tuesday, 23 June 2026, 1:57 pm | Department of Conservation
A two-person research team monitors the kākāriki nests. This summer they will also use AI tech traps that can identify which predator is approaching and set the right weight trigger to trap it. More >>
Falcon Taxi Rescues Injured Kārearea
Friday, 12 June 2026, 11:28 am | Department of Conservation
The battered bird was considered lucky to be alive when Takapō woman Emilie Marinissen picked it up from State Highway 8, near Lake McGregor a week ago. More >>
