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 and other activities; and huts, cabins and campsites.
This section pulls together information provided throughout the site and sorts it by region.
Learn about land, marine, plant and animal conservation, heritage protection and managing threats.
Want to get involved? Find out about events, education, boards, partnerships, funds and starting your own community project.
Information on DOC's mandate, structure and role. Look here also for jobs, concessions, tenders and news.
DOC publishes a wide range of documents, many of which are available on this site.
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Roys Peak Track
Sirocco photo gallery - Ulva Island October 2009
Autopsy report for seabirds killed and returned from observed New Zealand fisheries 1 October 2005 to 30 September 2006
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These photos show a day in the life of Sirocco on Ulva Island. The cheeky kākāpō gets a health check and gets smoochy with a new friend. Click the image to view the gallery.
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Clarification of Mount Aspiring National Park planning process23 November 2009
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