On 7 May 2026, the Government introduced the Conservation Amendment Bill to Parliament.
Despite their fearsome reputation, wētā are an essential part of New Zealand’s ecosystems, and many are now threatened or endangered.
Learn about Te Au Roa o Te Rakihouia, a marine protection network in the Otago region.
Kākāpō adoptions are a special way to support the conservation of this taonga species. You can adopt a kākāpō for yourself or as a gift.
Naturing is connecting with nature and taking action to protect it. Nature needs us more than ever. When you get naturing, you’re helping – and having fun along the way.
The Royal Cam chick's name for 2026 has been announced.
Public speech by DOC Director-General Penny Nelson at Lincoln University on Thursday 25 June 2026.
DOC is asking people to keep a lookout for a whale reported to be entangled off the Otago Coast.
If there’s one thing that makes a DOC ranger smile, it’s hearing there are no rats detected in a valley where a critically endangered species lives.
‘Deep learning’ is set to supercharge conservation work, with the ability to count and identify every single tree in a forest, even when there’s nearly a million of them.