Department of Conservation
Jan 17, 2025 · We need your help to grow funding for nature. By donating to these DOC nature projects you can help protect endangered species and habitats. Avian influenza (also called bird flu) is a contagious viral disease that affects both domestic and wild birds and is caused by avian influenza viruses.
Royal Cam 2024/25 discussion - Department of Conservation
Royalcam is viewing RLK and GLG at Signal Station Trig. Their egg was laid on 11 of November 2024. Join the Royal Cam discussion at the end of this page, under the image.
Royal Cam: Royal albatross/toroa - Department of Conservation
Royal Cam is a 24-hour live stream of an albatross nest during the breeding season. Royalcam is viewing RLK and GLG at Signal Station Trig. Their egg was laid on 11 of November 2024.
New Zealand birds A - Z: Native animal conservation
Call our emergency hotline 0800 DOC HOT (0800 362 468) immediately if you see anyone catching, harming or killing native wildlife.
Kākāpō: New Zealand native land birds - Department of …
Kākāpō Recovery leads kākāpō conservation efforts today.They face major challenges due to kākāpō infertility and inbreeding. Nevertheless, they've had some triumphant successes using innovative techniques to grow the population.
Te Whanganui-o-Hei Cathedral Cove Marine Reserve
The reserve protects a wide range of habitats from sandy flats to rocky reefs, offering great snorkelling and diving. Visitors to the reserve can also enjoy swimming, kayaking and viewing the interesting coastal geology. The marine reserve was established in …
Kiwi: New Zealand native land birds - Department of Conservation
The kiwi is a unique and curious bird: it cannot fly, has loose, hair-like feathers, strong legs and no tail. Learn more about the kiwi, the national icon of New Zealand and unofficial national emblem.
Wasps: Animal pests - Department of Conservation
New Zealand has several kinds of native wasps which have evolved here and have never become a nuisance. But five social species of wasps have been accidentally introduced since the 1940s and are classed as pests (German and common wasps, and three species of paper wasp).
Great Walks: Tracks and walks - Department of Conservation
New Zealand's Great Walks are premier tracks that pass through diverse and spectacular scenery. Bookings for all tracks are open for the 2024/25 season. Great Walks bookings are open for stays to 30 June 2025. The tracks are well formed and easy to follow. While most people prefer to explore on ...
Stay at a campsite: Places to stay - Department of Conservation
Conservation campsites are places to relax, enjoy and explore the outdoors. Choose from more than 300 campsites in forest settings, lakeshores and sandy beaches.