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Young people running and jumping on grass.
Haere mai

Kiwis love nature. Naturing is how we protect it. Join the Always Be Naturing movement and get inspired to do your bit for nature.

We celebrate the hatch-day for every takahē on 1 October. This year, we’re doing things a little differently when it comes to counting our flightless feathered friends.

Learn about the purpose and history of the protections, why these areas were chosen and customary fishing.

Every business depends on nature in some way. By understanding how your business connects to nature, you can find new opportunities and reduce potential risks.

Discover small ways you can make a big difference for nature.

Get involved in volunteer activities around the country.

A Tasman man whose two dogs attacked a kekeno/fur seal for about 30 minutes has been fined $2000 and was ordered to have his dogs destroyed.

The last toroa/northern royal albatross chick of the season has set off from Pukekura/Taiaroa Head, wrapping up the most successful season on record.

Predator control on Rakiura/Stewart Island has successfully cleared out feral cats from important pukunui/Southern New Zealand dotterel habitat in time for the breeding season.

A new DOC cadet programme will see regular intakes of new rangers get on-the-job experience to thrive in a conservation career and make a difference for nature from day one.