Thank you for entering the competition. The winners have been announced. DOC and NZDA will be contacting the winners directly. The competition aimed to encourage recreational hunters to target wild ...

The visitor centre is located in Whakapapa Village, the main gateway into the park. It is New Zealand’s first national park and a UNESCO dual World Heritage Area recognised for its natural and ...

You're a non-resident if you're not a New Zealand citizen, nor a permanent resident as those terms are defined in section 4 of the Immigration Act 2009.

There are 37 long-finned pilot whales stranded at one location. Two whales have died and 35 remain alive. DOC is working with Project Jonah and volunteers on site to keep the whales wet and as ...

The Government has delivered on its promise to restore public walking access to the popular Mautohe Cathedral Cove in time for Summer 2024-2025. The walking track to the famous Coromandel beach - ...

Sightseers to the iconic Punakaiki (Pancake Rocks and Blowholes Track) will enjoy a richer experience thanks to a world class visitor experience centre run by local Iwi, Conservation Minister Tama ...

Dirt bikers using walking tracks have been put on notice as DOC seeks to prevent illegal off-roading on public conservation land. Dirt bikers, quad bikes, and other vehicles are a safety risk on ...

DOC is asking whitebaiters to share their whitebait catch diaries and help contribute to a better understanding of the national whitebait fishery. Catch diaries may include the amount of whitebait ...

Fifty-six metres of brand-new suspension bridge is now keeping Abel Tasman Coast Track users from having to wait for the tide to go out or get wet feet. Kākāwera/Torrent River bridge was blessed by Te ...

Guided mountain-biking from Waihaha to Waihora and a guided tramp in the Rangipo Desert are among fresh offerings in the 2025 Mahi Aroha summer programme. Presented by Project Tongariro and DOC, the ...

Up to 40 pilot whales were stranded on Ruakākā Beach on 24 November. DOC and Patuharakeke continue monitoring Ruakākā Beach following the whale stranding. A DOC team returned to Ruakākā Beach near ...

DOC has added 15 huts to its booking system this week to help manage crowding, support revenue collection and align with the Te Araroa Trail Pass launched in August. The huts are in Nelson Lakes and ...