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Two walkers follow a track through a landscape with golden tussock, limestone rock formations and snowy mountains.
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Discover some of our best short walks. They’re easy to get to and great for families – there’s something for everyone.

Pekapeka/bats hold a special place in Kiwi hearts as New Zealand’s only native land mammals, but how do these tiny nocturnal fliers respond to artificial light? As it turns out, not well.

H5 bird flu (H5N1 avian influenza) has been detected in New Zealand.

Hook a fish not a fine. Learn the marine protection rules for high protection areas, seafloor protection areas and marine reserves in the Hauraki Gulf/Tīkapa Moana.

The whitebait fishing season is open. Find out when, where and how to fish for whitebait in New Zealand and the Chatham Islands.

The Conservation Amendment Bill aims to modernise the way conservation land is managed, support economic growth, and deliver stronger conservation outcomes.

The Mangapurua Track, an iconic part of the Mountains to Sea – Ngā Ara Tūhono Great Ride, reopens to cyclists on Saturday 24 October with new bridges improving safety and experience for all users.

Clawing back a critically endangered ancient weevil from the brink of extinction is the goal of a new trial run by DOC.

A new partnership between DOC and RealNZ will boost conservation initiatives and strengthen joint efforts to protect Aotearoa New Zealand’s unique natural heritage.

A 30 per cent decline in king shag/kawau pāteketeke numbers since 2021 is a stark reminder for Marlborough Sounds boaties to help this nationally endangered species by giving it space when out on the water.