New Zealanders are working together to eradicate introduced predators so that nature can thrive.
When the Otago Peninsula was declared possum‑free, it marked a major milestone for the predator‑free movement and the communities who made it possible.
Kiwis everywhere are helping nature bounce back – in our backyards, communities and even from our couches. Join the Always Be Naturing movement and be part of the change.
Watch Rakiura, a female kākāpō, live from her nest on Whenua Hou/Codfish Island, a small, predator free island in southern New Zealand.
This year Whio Awareness Week is 23 to 29 March. Find out how you can get naturing for whio, and be in to win.
Get involved in volunteer activities around the country.
An AI trap network being set up around huts on the Heaphy Track will reduce both pest numbers and time spent maintaining traps on this iconic New Zealand walk.
DOC staff say illegal fishing activity this summer in Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū/Banks Peninsula’s Pōhatu marine reserve is the highest in 10 years.
Hunters operating in New Zealand's remote places during the roar are being asked to keep an eye out for invasive weeds and report any sightings, and to clean their gear before heading out.
Dust off the tramping boots and warm up those clicking fingers - bookings for DOC's Great Walks, huts and campsites for the 2026/27 season open from 12 May.