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Close up of wētā in Sinbad Valley.

Wonderful wētā of Aotearoa

Department of Conservation —  15/06/2026 — 2 Comments

Despite their fearsome reputation, wētā are an essential part of New Zealand’s ecosystems, and many are now threatened or endangered.

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Powelliphanta traversi latizona snail.

In Search of Giants: Surveying Powelliphanta  

Department of Conservation —  11/06/2026 — 2 Comments

Crawling around in the dirt on the forest floor isn’t something I’ve done a lot of, but that’s because I’ve never snailed before!

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

Department of Conservation —  07/04/2026 — 1 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

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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The “Hey DOC…” questions you ask us: Summer edition

Department of Conservation —  29/12/2025

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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