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No dogs. Other pets on conservation land rules. The walk to the viewing area winds gently through the rainforest, with glimpses of the mountain tops, waterfalls and the upper glacier. A short uphill ...

Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki, formerly known as Egmont National Park, can be found on the western coast of New Zealand's North Island. Here the volcano Taranaki rules supreme.

Fur seals and sea lions are distinguished from other seals by their external ear flaps and hind flippers which rotate forward, allowing them to move quickly on land. New Zealand fur seals can be ...

meets Gerald Loder’s objective to “encourage and honour New Zealanders who work to investigate, promote, retain and cherish New Zealand’s indigenous flora” has made a tangible difference to the ...

New Zealand is precious – everyone who lives and travels here has a responsibility to look after it. Make a commitment to Aotearoa by protecting nature, being prepared, keeping New Zealand clean and ...

Assessments show walking access can be reopened but visitors need to be prepared, says DOC Operations Manager Nick Kelly. “High tides and storm surges are still present on the beach. Check the weather ...

$9.2 million from DOC’s Community Fund has been awarded to 20 groups protecting threatened species and ecosystems across Aotearoa New Zealand. The DOC Community Fund (DOCCF) is a contestable Crown ...

A free licence, a lasting momento, and bragging rights: all of this is on the table for contenders in this year’s Taupō Fishery photo competition. That’s according to last year’s winner Patrick ...

The mural, which celebrates the reserve turning 30 years old in 2023, shows a stunning underwater scene representing the iconic marine reserve that runs along 11 km of the Abel Tasman Coastline.

DOC and Marlborough District Council urge boaties to take care around the district’s colonies of the endangered king shag, especially during the winter breeding season. “Boaties are not allowed to go ...

MetService has issued a Heavy Rain Warning for Coromandel in response to Cyclone Tam. The cyclone is expected to dump up to 250 mm of rain on the peninsula and pack winds of up to 140 kmh – resulting ...