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Department of ConservationWhat's Up DOC?

Recent additions to the Department of Conservation website

Season’s greetings from DOC Thank you for supporting conservation and helping to enhance what makes Aotearoa so special. View a slideshow of photos and listen to ‘Aotearoa’ by Trinity Roots.

New regions on the DOC website
We’ve updated the regional structure used to organise the site. You’ll find it easier to find tracks, huts, campsites and other information by region.

Some web page addresses have changed so find them from the home page or use the search box and update any saved bookmarks or favourites.

Summer Events from the Department of ConservationSummer events
DOC staff are providing activities to suit everyone with these programmes:

Parks and recreation
Find tracks and walks, huts and campsites and places to visit throughout New Zealand.

Volunteer programme
Check out volunteer opportunities you can join including a kiwi listening survey on the West Coast.

Conservancy newsletters
Find out what DOC’s been doing in different parts of New Zealand.

News Items

Fire ban for Mackenzie and d Ashburton high country
Extreme fire danger has triggered a total fire ban over conservation lands in Mackenzie and Ashburton high country.

Dolphin etiquette for Bay of Islands boaties
Find out how boaties can help dolphins.

DOC Christchurch Visitor Centre in city centre this summer
DOC is moving into the Christchurch i-SITE Visitor Centre from mid-January, creating the ultimate one-stop-travel shop for visitors planning their South Island holiday.

Road through Molesworth Station opens
From Tuesday 28 December you can drive through the spectacular high country landscape of Molesworth Station, New Zealand’s largest farm.

Department of Conservation Bay of Island summer fun checklistBay of Islands summer fun checklist
DOC needs the public’s help to protect the special treasures of the Bay of Islands.

New land a gateway to Hakatere Conservation Park
Take advantage of a fantastic new addition to Hakatere Conservation Park.

Have yourself a merry kākāpō Christmas
Head along to a Paperplus store to buy a copy of Kākāpō, rescued from the brink of extinction.

Kahurangi National Park mountain bike trials
Mountain bikers can begin riding Kahurangi National Park’s Flora Saddle to Barron Flat and Kill Devil tracks now and can begin riding the Heaphy Track on 1 May 2011. .

Check fire rules before heading outdoors over summer
If heading outdoors over summer familiarise yourself with the rural fire rules, to avoid putting lives at risk and damaging the natural environment.

Rail heritage re-opens in time for summer visitors
Restoration of the 100-year old Eastern Portal Bridge in Karangahake Gorge is now complete and open to walkers.

More DOC news items

Questions and answers on the DOC website
Find answers to the questions DOC is most frequently asked.

Contact us if you have any questions.