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Striking remote camera images show introduced predators are abundant on Rakiura/Stewart Island, and they need to be urgently controlled this winter to protect pukunui/southern New Zealand dotterel and other native species. The most extensive study of predators on Rakiura Nearly 300 trail cameras have been set up across approximately 3,000 hectares to monitor the abundance […]
DOC's Deputy Director General Public Affairs, Sia Aston says DOC’s Jobs for Nature has employed more than 7,000 people in 225 projects, making a huge difference to nature over the past five years.
If you find a New Zealand fur seal it's usually best to leave it alone, however, there are exceptions.
Bookings for Great Walks, huts, campsites and lodges are open for stays up to 30 June 2026.
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A significant boost in the number of people booking bednights along the country’s Great Walks is a good sign for conservation tourism and local businesses, Conservation Minister Tama Potaka says.
A kea found with a serious gunshot wound has been released back into the wild after a lengthy recovery.
As winter sets in, the 42 Traverse remains off-limits to four-wheel drives to protect track condition and maintain access for conservation work.
At nearly 90 years old, the iconic Bridge to Nowhere in Whanganui National Park has cemented its reputation with a prestigious Enduring Concrete Award.