Start by following the Kaitaia Walkway - short walk. From there you can continue the Kaitaia Walkway on a route. The track climbs up to a saddle with a good lookout, and continues on to Veza Road. You ...

Check which access roads into Mt Richmond Forest Park are open or closed. Check for alerts about temporary changes that may affect the safety or enjoyment of your trip into Mount Richmond Forest Park.

Tāne Mahuta, Northland's iconic kauri tree, reopened today (21 December) following a dawn blessing by Te Roroa that celebrated the completion of significant conservation work. The walking track to ...

The underwater bait setter is a computer operated and hydraulically powered machine that releases baited hooks underwater, out of sight and reach of seabirds. The Agreement on the Conservation of ...

The bird-scaring line (BSL) tension device can show whether a BSL is being used by measuring the tension of the BSL as it is towed through the water. The device can also show whether the vessel is ...

A keen naturalist out clearing traps has discovered a new population of critically endangered Canterbury knobbled weevils, giving new hope for the species’ long-term survival. John Evans found three ...

With another busy summer in full swing at Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, there are some simple steps visitors can take so to respect the park and ensure everyone has a great trip. More than 100,000 ...

One of our most endangered birds, they're on the brink of extinction. Sadly, our Southern Dotterel/pukunui population has dropped again from 126 in 2023 down to 101 in 2024. In 2009 there were ...

The Cook Islands’ Palmerston Atoll (500 km away from Rarotonga) is officially rat free following a tremendous eradication effort by the local community, with support from agencies in Rarotonga and New ...

Three new shelters on the Whanganui Journey Great Walk serve to reflect the environment and culture of the river, enhancing the visitor experience of the multi-day kayak trip. Located at Ngaporo ...

Hundreds of seabirds found washed up along the west coast of the North Island are likely to have died from starvation due to climate change impacts. This is the biggest die-off for sooty shearwaters ...

Some popular hiking and mountain biking trails in Canterbury’s Craigieburn Forest Park will be closed over the holidays due to the impacts of a recent wildfire. A significant fire started near Bridge ...