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Whanganui River is included as a Ngā Awa river to ensure DOC can practically support the aspirations of iwi, hapū and whanau to progress its health and wellbeing.
This opportunity is best in pairs. Apply with a friend or partner. Register your interest by filling out our online application form. If you would like to volunteer at Motuihe Island, contact Motuihe ...
Enjoy the mild climate, golden beaches and lush coastal native bush on the Abel Tasman Coast Track.
Check which access roads into Mt Richmond Forest Park are open or closed. Check for alerts about temporary changes that may affect the safety or enjoyment of your trip into Mount Richmond Forest Park.
DOC administers approximately 30% of New Zealand's land area – around 8 million hectares. Much of it consists of remote wilderness. Therefore, visitor safety cannot be managed across all PCLW. DOC’s ...
A world-famous river with a reputation for excellent trout fishing, the Tongariro offers plenty of variety, from long quiet pools and runs in the lower sections to boulder lined rapids and small ...
Remote, rugged, immense, Te Urewera is the home of the Tūhoe people and is famous for its lakes and forested beauty.
Kākāpō Recovery combines the efforts of iwi, rangers, volunteers, scientists and supporters to protect the critically endangered kākāpō.
80% of our trees, ferns and flowering plants are endemic (found only in New Zealand). About 10–15% of the total land area of New Zealand is covered with native flora, from tall kauri and kohekohe ...
Conservation campsites are places to relax, enjoy and explore the outdoors. Choose from more than 300 campsites in forest settings, lakeshores and sandy beaches.
In collaboration with our government partners, we’ve created a searchable database to show how the Outcome Monitoring Framework (OMF) connects across regional and central government.