New Zealand birds A - Z: Native animal conservation
WEBFrom albatrosses to yellowheads, learn more about some of New Zealand's native birds. Call our emergency hotline 0800 DOC HOT (0800 362 468) immediately if you see anyone catching, harming or killing native wildlife. Popular: kākāpō, kea, kiwi, morepork, pūkeko, tūī. View by habitat: forest and mountain, sea and shore, wetland and river.
Freedom camping: Stay at a DOC campsite - Department of …
WEBSee the full definition of freedom camping in the Freedom Camping Act 2011 (external site). Freedom camping is allowed on much of DOC managed public conservation land – but there are exceptions, and special conditions apply in some areas. Note: Staying at DOC campsites is not considered ‘freedom camping’, even if the campsite is free of ...
New Zealand native plants: Conservation - Department of …
WEBThe native flora of New Zealand is unique as it evolved in isolation for millions of years. 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 forests to rainforest dominated by rimu, beech, tawa ...
Careers: Jobs at DOC - Department of Conservation
WEBCareers. The Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai is a great place to work for anyone who is passionate about nature and the environment. Our people are responsible for caring for our land, water and native species. Spread throughout the country, they ensure that nature can thrive. They perform a huge range of tasks in roles from ...
Possums: New Zealand animal pests and threats - Department of …
WEBTypically, adult possums are 65 to 95 cm long and weigh 1.4 to 6.4 kg. Possums are nocturnal and can live anywhere where there is shelter and a varied food supply. They are now widespread across most of New Zealand. The main habitat is forest, and possum densities can be particularly high in podocarp-broadleaf forests.
Online bookings: Parks and recreation - Department of Conservation
WEBJust log back into your booking account on the DOC booking system. Select My Account in the green bar, top right of page. Then select All GW bookings to see your Great Walks bookings or My Bookings for all non Great Walk hut, campsite and lodge bookings. Click Modify to change dates, change number of people, change a persons details for Great ...
Stay at a campsite: Places to stay - Department of Conservation
WEBPlaces to stay. Stay at a campsite. Routeburn Flats Campsite. Image: Tahu Taylor-Koolen | ©. Stay at a campsite. View saved (0) Conservation campsites are places to relax, enjoy and explore the outdoors. Choose from more than 200 campsites in forest settings, lakeshores and sandy beaches. Campsite categories: facilities and fees.
Kākāpō Recovery - Department of Conservation
WEBKākāpō. Learn about this critically endangered species. Kākāpō Recovery combines the efforts of scientists, rangers, volunteers and donors to protect the critically endangered kākāpō.
New Zealand native animals: Conservation - Department of …
WEBNative animals. New Zealand has many unique native fish, insects, birds, lizards and frogs. Our only native mammals are bats and marine mammals.
Wildlife Act 1953: Legislation - Department of Conservation
WEBThe Wildlife Act covers all native birds, bats, frogs, and reptiles, including those that visit New Zealand such as godwits and sea turtles. It also covers some native invertebrates and marine species. In total, it currently covers over 900 native species, including: 394 birds. 3 …