A permit is required to hunt on public conservation land. This hunting area is covered by a 'restricted area permit'. Contact the DOC office managing the hunting area. Before lighting a fire on public ...

DOC Operations Manager Whakatipu, David Butt, says the temporary site will be convenient and closer to most of the district's extensive visitor network. “These two weeks are some of the busiest we get ...

In preparing regional policy statements, and plans: consider where, how and when to provide for future residential, rural residential, settlement, urban development and other activities in the coastal ...

The track climbs steadily to the top of Tokatoka, a very distinctive landmark in the Kaipara district. Note, there is a particularly steep 20 m section near the top. From the top, the 360-degree views ...

Native species are fighting for survival from predation by rats, stoats and possums. Without protection, we risk losing New Zealand’s unique natural heritage and biodiversity. Alongside our partners, ...

These guidelines provide advice and technical information on the construction and maintenance of recreation tracks for walkers and off-road mountain bikers. The aim is to provide best practice ...

Find guidance and planning tools to apply for approval of development projects that may affect native lizards or frogs. New Zealand’s native lizards and frogs are protected species. Before any ...

Red deer, chamois and tahr are present in low numbers. The hunting season is open all year but with prohibited areas. Black Hill Range/Mt Hutt is west of the Rakaia River and about 45 km northwest of ...

Toxoplasmosis is an infection caused by the Toxoplasma gondii parasite. The parasite is common and capable of infecting many animals, including humans. Up to one third of people worldwide carry T.

This resource is an integrated curriculum teaching resource using New Zealand’s estuaries as a real-life context for learning. It is based on the New Zealand Curriculum at levels 1–4 (years 1–8) but ...

This two-room 16 bunk hut has separate dining / living space. The small clearing outside the hut is suitable for camping. Before you go, buy 1 Standard Hut Ticket (blue for adults, yellow for youth) ...

This walk follows a branch of the tramline through the bush to the North South track, and returns along a separate tramline branch back to the road. This walk includes a section of Old Kaimai Road and ...