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

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

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.

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

The northern end of the Te Henga Walkway was officially reopened today in West Auckland by the Department of Conservation ...

Wellingtonians will be able to experience Mātiu/Somes Island in Wellington again from Friday, 22 November, following the ...

Picturesque Ōkārito has been recognised today as a Tohu Whenua site – acknowledging it as one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s must ...

As the summer walking season gets underway, DOC is reminding walkers to ensure they look after themselves and the special ...

Springtime means longer days and warmer weather, making the long weekend a great opportunity to discover DOC campgrounds and farm walkways. DOC Senior Ranger Moira Lee says the campgrounds and ...

Conservation Minister Tama Potaka joined tangata whenua from Ngāi Tahu and local community members today to celebrate the opening of New Zealand’s eleventh Great Walk – the Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track.

Biodiversity offsetting Our indigenous biodiversity faces many threats, including loss associated with development. Biodiversity offsetting can help address this. Biodiversity Conservation Science ...

It can change fast. Check the forecast and change your plans if needed. Telling a trusted person your trip details and taking a distress beacon can save your life. Leave a date and time to raise the ...