Jan 18, 2025 · We need your help to grow funding for nature. By donating to these DOC nature projects you can help protect endangered species and habitats. Avian influenza (also called bird flu) is a contagious viral disease that affects both domestic and wild birds and is caused by avian influenza viruses.

DOC cooperates with others from around the world to protect and restore natural and cultural heritage globally, in the Pacific and in Aotearoa.

Explore New Zealand's outdoors with DOC maps, featuring parks, tracks, and recreational areas.

You should select this option if: you only want to fly at green category locations; you will comply with DOC's standardized drone operating conditions (PDF, 65K); you want a 1-year concession term. If you want to fly at green category locations but wish for a longer concession term (i.e., more than 1-year) refer to the section ‘You want to fly at orange category locations’.

Before you apply for a drone concession. You should refer to drone use on conservation land to ensure you understand the requirements for operating a drone on public conservation land.. This includes complying with: DOC's standardized drone operating conditions (PDF, 100K)

DOC manages the largest heritage portfolio in the country. We care for the places that shaped New Zealand’s history. The Jobs for Nature programme helps to revitalise communities through nature-based employment and to stimulate the economy post COVID-19.

2 days ago · A major assessment released by DOC shows many of New Zealand’s native plants and animals are in for a rough time as climate change impacts increase. The assessment looked at 1145 species of birds, bats, lizards, and frogs, as well as land-based invertebrates and plants, to identify the most ...

Our work is guided by our strategy, which outlines our purpose and outcomes. Our approach to managing New Zealand’s natural and historic heritage.

Improved condition of threatened species and a representative range of ecosystems. DOC leads and enables others to have the greatest impact for biodiversity. We attract investment into conservation. Public conservation lands and waters are maintained and improved for future generations Improved ...

These species-specific programmes protect our native wildlife. Watch the northern royal albatross at Pukekura/Taiaroa Head on Royal Cam. 1080 is proven to be a safe and effective tool for controlling introduced predators.