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The refurbishment of Slaty Creek Hut in the Grey Valley has been a labour of love for rangers, and a great way to pass on age old woodworking skills.
DOC's Deputy Director General Public Affairs, Sia Aston says DOC’s Jobs for Nature has employed more than 7,000 people in 225 projects, making a huge difference to nature over the past five years.
If you find a New Zealand fur seal it's usually best to leave it alone, however, there are exceptions.
Bookings for Great Walks, huts, campsites and lodges are open for stays up to 30 June 2026.
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A new fenced enclosure is being built on the West Coast, aiming to protect the world’s last known population of 30 critically endangered Alborn skinks.
DOC investigators are asking people to come forward with any information they have on two concerning incidents involving protected marine mammals in the Auckland region.
An international report, led by a DOC scientist, warns the world is on track to lose even more of its wetlands – but solutions exist.
Kiwi pukupuku/little spotted kiwi have been rediscovered in the wild on mainland Aotearoa for the first time in 50 years, shocking and delighting conservationists.