More than 130,000 long-spined sea urchins have been removed during a trial operation to protect one of New Zealand’s most iconic underwater ecosystems - Tawhiti Rahi/Poor Knights Islands Marine ...

Remote, rugged, immense, Te Urewera is the home of the Tūhoe people and is famous for its lakes and forested beauty. Te Urewera is recognised in New Zealand law as a living person. Te Urewera is ...

This well-graded forest path follows a section of the old Bridle Track, the first link between Otago and Westland. We recommend walkers use two vehicles (one at each end) or walk back the same way.

Check which access roads into Mt Richmond Forest Park are open or closed. Check for alerts about temporary changes that may affect the safety or enjoyment of your trip into Mount Richmond Forest Park.

The Milford Opportunities Project (2017 to 2024) explored ways to do tourism differently at Piopiotahi and along the Milford Road corridor for the benefit of people and place. Breathtaking Milford ...

A driver slowed down on the road near Ōtanewainuku and was rewarded with a kiwi encounter many New Zealanders dream of. Campbell Hutchings nearly sped up the car when he saw something brown and ...

Date: 12 June 2025. The Department of Conservation (DOC) has approved filming on Malte Brun Pass near the Tasman Glacier and near the Hochstetter Icefall on the eastern side of Aoraki/Mount Cook, ...

On Sunday, 40 tīeke/saddlebacks were translocated from Taranga (Hen Island) to Rakitū Island, marking the species' return to the motu after more than half a century. It is the first official ...

Date: 04 June 2025 Source: Office of the Minister of Conservation and Minister of Tourism and Hospitality . The first tranche of decisions from the Milford Opportunities Project, announced today, also ...

A record 277 hihi/stitchbirds fledged on Tiritiri Matangi Island this breeding season, allowing many birds to spread their wings and leave the flock. Earlier this month, 40 hihi were relocated to the ...

The iconic Makarora and Blue Pools bridges near Wānaka will reopen tomorrow in time for King’s Birthday weekend, after comprehensive upgrades. Yesterday a small group of Makarora residents and ...

Date: 05 June 2025. The Department of Conservation is working with Ngāti Hikairo ki Tongariro to replace Oturere Hut. Construction is scheduled to begin this spring, and Mangatepopo and Waihohonu huts ...