New Zealand has many unique native fish, insects, birds, lizards and frogs. Our only native mammals are bats and marine mammals.
Find out about threats to New Zealand's biodiversity such as pests, weeds and fire, and learn about the impacts conservation can have.
DOC is responsible for New Zealand's marine reserves, marine mammals and the New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement.
The native flora of New Zealand is unique as it evolved in isolation for millions of years.
Learn about the conservation lands and water ecosystems such as rivers, lakes and wetlands that DOC looks after.
New Zealand has a rich historical and cultural heritage. Learn why this is important and explore many of the sites that DOC protects and conserves.
Read questions and answers about 1080 and view videos on the effects of 1080.
Learn about what makes each of our marine reserves special and what can be done to protect these 'underwater national parks'.
A kākāpō who thinks he's human, Sirocco is a conservation ambassador for his species and a media superstar.
The value of conservation
1080 pest control - questions and answers
DOC online and field based training
View the Ghosts of Gondwana documentary on NZ on Screen