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Meet the marvellous Northland mudfish – the 2026 fish of the year

Department of Conservation —  07/04/2026 — Leave a comment

Northland residents rallied to back their own mudfish as the country’s fish of the year – coming from behind to win.

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Photo of a kākāpā on Whenua Hou

Whenua Hou an inspiration for Rakiura wildlife recovery

Department of Conservation —  03/02/2026 — 4 Comments

Learn about the rare native animals thriving on one of the most coveted predator free islands in New Zealand and why the island holds huge significance for conservationists and Ngāi Tahu descendants.

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In Always Be Naturing, Islands, Kākāpō, Kākāpō, Pest-free islands, Predator Free 2050, Predator Free New Zealand, Rakiura / Stewart Island, Southland , , , , , , ,
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The “Hey DOC…” questions you ask us: Summer edition

Department of Conservation —  29/12/2025 — 2 Comments

Here’s a little cheat sheet answering the 6 most common questions you ask us on social media over the busy summer period.

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Adopt a kākāpō? Squawk yes!

Department of Conservation —  12/11/2025

Adopt a kākāpō? Squawk yes!

A word from Sirocco.

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Happy hatch-day, takahē 

Department of Conservation —  01/10/2025

We celebrate the hatch-day for every takahē on 1 October. This year, we’re doing things a little differently when it comes to counting our flightless feathered friends.

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