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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

A new survey aimed at shaping the future management of West Coast conservation land has received more responses from people outside the West Coast than locals, with just under a month left for West ...

Scheduled visitor safety works are temporarily closing the Windows Walk in Karangahake Gorge, but the door remains open for other stunning heritage experiences. The Windows Walk will be closed to all ...

People wanting to fly drones on conservation land will face a more straightforward permitting process with new changes recently introduced. There will now be more certainty when applying for ...

“Today, the Department of Conservation – Te Papa Atawhai is releasing two discussion documents for public consultation, and I encourage all New Zealanders to read them and share their views. “The ...