This Department of Conservation (DOC) site has information about the protection of New Zealand's natural and historic heritage, how and where you can enjoy public conservation places and how to get involved in conservation.
Find out about places to visit; national parks; tracks, walks, hunting and other activities; huts, cabins and campsites.
This section pulls together information provided throughout the site and sorts it by region.
Learn about plant, animal, marine, coastal and land conservation, heritage protection and managing threats.
Get involved in conservation volunteering, training, teaching, events, boards, consultations and home or community projects.
Find information on jobs, news, permits, running businesses and activities on conservation land, DOC's mandate, structure and role.
DOC publishes a wide range of documents, many of which are available on this site.
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The Ocean Guardian newsletter January 2012
Proposed revocation of part Karamea River Scenic Reserve
Keep Tracking On with DOC Manawatu Rangitikei - January 2012
World Wetlands Day events 2012
Maruia rare bird survey volunteer opportunity
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Kiwi Ranger is a fun, interactive programme for kids of all ages - from 3 to 103! It helps you to discover the ecology, culture and history of our special places.
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99 pilot whales stranded at Farewell Spit26 January 2012
DOC to investigate cause of whale deaths23 January 2012
DOC staff respond to four deceased whales stranded at Papamoa East 21 January 2012
Sea lion mum and pup on the move20 January 2012