A major assessment released by DOC shows many of New Zealand’s native plants and animals are in for a rough time as climate change impacts increase. The assessment looked at 1145 species of birds, ...

Efforts to expand a wild population of takahē near Queenstown began yesterday with the release of 18 birds in the Rees Valley. After travelling from Burwood Takahē Centre near Te Anau and Orokonui ...

Check which access roads into Mt Richmond Forest Park are open or closed. Check for alerts about temporary changes that may affect the safety or enjoyment of your trip into Mount Richmond Forest Park.

One of the world’s oldest generators in continuous operation has been keeping visitors staying at Dawson Falls warm since 1935. The power station’s generator is the oldest in continuous operation in ...

This short walk in Montgomery Scenic Reserve will take you to a huge forked lowland tōtara that is over 2000 years old. The huge tōtara can be reached after a few minutes walk into the bush. This ...

Native to Australia, plague skinks were first recorded in Auckland during the 1960s and are now posing a threat to our rare native lizards. The plague skink (Lampropholis delicata) is sometimes known ...

the age of the item what appendix the species is protected under. To find out if your species is listed under CITES you will need to know the correct scientific name to search the Species+ database.

DOC is exploring alternatives to its management role at Te Anau Bird Sanctuary/Te Punanga Manu following a review into the facility and its operations. There have been some expressions of interest in ...

Starting from bare ground near Arowhenua Marae in Temuka, a Jobs for Nature project to support the Rakitata River Revival project now employs 11 people. Arowhenua Native Nursey was developed in 2021.

Orca pod sightings in two Waikato harbours have prompted DOC staff to remind boaties, kayakers and jet-skiers about the rules for interactions with marine mammals. A family pod of five orca – part of ...

DOC is seeking feedback on the proposed topic for our next Long-term Insights Briefing (LTIB). Submissions close 26 February 2025. DOC and other government departments must publish LTIBs at least once ...

A DOC-led spartina control operation will focus on an infestation of the plants in the inter-tidal areas of Coromandel Harbour later this month. Spartina is a fast-growing, salt-tolerant grass that ...