Kiwi: New Zealand native land birds - Department of Conservation
Tokoeka – literally meaning 'weka with a walking stick' (Ngāi Tahu) - has three geographically and genetically distinct forms: Haast, Fiordland, and Rakiura (Stewart Island). The kiwi is a unique …
Nature: New Zealand Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai
Native animals. New Zealand has many unique native fish, insects, birds, lizards and frogs. Our only native mammals are bats and marine mammals.
Habitat and islands: Kākāpō - Department of Conservation
Whenua Hou is a nature reserve 3km west of Stewart Island/Rakiura. The first kākāpō were transferred there in 1987, and rats were eradicated in 1998. Whenua Hou is the centre for …
Kākāpō: New Zealand native land birds - Department of …
The kākāpō is a large green parrot with a distinctive owl-like face and a waddling gait. They cannot fly, but they climb well. Kākāpō are: the heaviest parrot species in the world – smaller …
Tuatara: New Zealand reptiles - Department of Conservation
Tuatara are New Zealand’s largest reptile. Adult males are about 0.5 metres in length, and weigh up to 1.5 kg when fully grown. The male has a distinctive crest of spines running along the …
Walking and tramping: things to do - Department of Conservation
Tramping safety. Essential tips and information from the Mountain Safety Council for a safe and successful tramp. Plan my walk app. Select a DOC track to get the latest conditions and build …
Get involved: New Zealand Department of Conservation Te Papa …
Teaching resources for learning in nature. Find resources to support conservation teaching and learning, and DOC supported education programmes you can get involved in.
Possums: New Zealand animal pests and threats - Department of …
Typically, 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 …
New Zealand birds A - Z: Native animal conservation
From 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, …
Freedom camping: Stay at a DOC campsite
See 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 …