Facts about kiwi: NZ Native birds - Department of Conservation
Kiwi are ratites. The closest relatives to today’s kiwi are the extinct elephant birds from Madagascar. They are also related to emus and cassowaries of Australia, and the extinct moa of New Zealand.
Kiwi: New Zealand native land birds - Department of Conservation
The kiwi is a unique and curious bird: it cannot fly, has loose, hair-like feathers, strong legs and no tail. Learn more about the kiwi, the national icon of New Zealand and unofficial national emblem.
Little penguin/korora: Little blue penguin: New Zealand native sea …
View a nest live stream and learn more about the world’s smallest penguin. The little penguin is just over 25 cm and weighs about 1 kg.
Kākāpō: New Zealand native land birds - Department of …
Kākāpō Recovery leads kākāpō conservation efforts today.They face major challenges due to kākāpō infertility and inbreeding. Nevertheless, they've had some triumphant successes using innovative techniques to grow the population.
Department of Conservation
6 days ago · A pilot whale stranding at Ruakaka Beach in Northland has sadly seen three adults and one calf die. A new survey aimed at shaping the future management of West Coast conservation land has received more responses from people outside the West Coast than locals, with just under a month left for West Coasters to make their voices heard.
Milford Track: Fiordland National Park, Fiordland region
From late October to April, experience 'the finest walk in the world' - along valleys carved by glaciers, through ancient rainforests and past cascading waterfalls. From May to late October, it can be cold and wet, with ice, snow and short daylight hours - only go if you have alpine, river crossing and navigation skills.
Walking and tramping: things to do - Department of Conservation
Essential tips and information from the Mountain Safety Council for a safe and successful tramp. Select a DOC track to get the latest conditions and build your own plan with the Mountain Safety Council to share with others.
Stoats: Pests - Department of Conservation
Description . Stoats (Mustela erminea) are members of the mustelid family.Weasels and ferrets are also mustelids. All three species were introduced to New Zealand as early as 1879 to control rabbits that were destroying sheep pasture.
Possums: New Zealand animal pests and threats - Department of …
Description . The common brushtail possum, Trichosurus vulpecula, is endemic to Australia and was first introduced to New Zealand from Australia in 1837 to establish a fur trade.This release was unsuccessful and a second release in 1858 at the same Southland location was required for them to establish.
Wētā: New Zealand invertebrates - Department of Conservation
Wētā are incredible looking creatures. They range in size, but with their big bodies, spiny legs, and curved tusks, they are one of New Zealand's most recognisable creepy-crawlies.