Watch the live stream of Rakiura the kākāpō on the remote, predator-free island of Whenua Hou/Codfish Island in Aotearoa, New Zealand. This is the first breeding season for this critically threatened species since 2022.
Learn about the rare native animals thriving on one of the most coveted predator free islands in New Zealand and why the island holds huge significance for conservationists and Ngāi Tahu descendants.
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.
Take care of Aotearoa, and always be prepared for your trip.
Get involved in volunteer activities around the country.
Discover small ways you can make a big difference for nature.
DOC Taupō Fishery Rangers say they’ve seen a concerning rise in people breaking the rules when fishing for trout in the Taupō Fishing District during the peak summer period.
DOC rangers in Twizel were alarmed when a concerned citizen alerted them to mallard ducks preying on pūteketeke chicks in the Mackenzie Basin, recently.
A new survey of Waituna Lagoon in Southland shows a significant improvement in health for the internationally important Ramsar wetland compared to a year ago.
Coromandel’s Mautohe Cathedral Cove tracks will reopen this weekend after several days of hard work by local DOC staff and Ngāti Hei, and the completion of geotechnical inspection.