Kiwi: New Zealand native land birds - Department of Conservation
WEBTokoeka – literally meaning 'weka with a walking stick' (Ngāi Tahu) - has three geographically and genetically distinct forms: Haast, Fiordland, and Rakiura (Stewart Island). 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 ...
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WEBPF2050. Permissions. Heritage. Publications. Maps. Royal Cam. National Wild Goat Hunting Competition. The wild goat hunting competition is back for 2024. Compete for over $70,000 worth of prizes and help protect the environment.
Stay at a campsite: Places to stay - Department of Conservation
WEBPlaces to stay. Stay at a campsite. Routeburn Flats Campsite. Image: Tahu Taylor-Koolen | ©. Stay at a campsite. View saved (0) Conservation campsites are places to relax, enjoy and explore the outdoors. Choose from more than 200 campsites in forest settings, lakeshores and sandy beaches. Campsite categories: facilities and fees.
Facts about Hector’s and Māui dolphin - Department of …
WEBPopulations are vulnerable to decline. Populations of Hector’s and Māui dolphins are vulnerable to decline for several reasons: Short lifespan: Māui and Hector’s dolphins may live until their mid-20s, which is short compared with other dolphins and whales. Late maturity: females have their first calf (baby) at 5–9 years of age.
Freedom camping: Stay at a DOC campsite - Department of …
WEBSee the full definition of freedom camping in the Freedom Camping Act 2011 (external site). Freedom camping is allowed on much of DOC managed public conservation land – but there are exceptions, and special conditions apply in some areas. Note: Staying at DOC campsites is not considered ‘freedom camping’, even if the campsite is free of ...
Kākāpō: New Zealand native land birds - Department of …
WEBKākāpō are: the heaviest parrot species in the world – smaller females weigh 1.4 kg, and males 2.2 kg. And they can pile on 1 kg of fat prior to a breeding season. The kākāpō is a nocturnal, flightless parrot. And its strangeness doesn't end there. It's critically endangered and one of New Zealand’s unique treasures.
New Zealand birds A - Z: Native animal conservation
WEBFrom albatrosses to yellowheads, learn more about some of New Zealand's native birds. Call our emergency hotline 0800 DOC HOT (0800 362 468) immediately if you see anyone catching, harming or killing native wildlife. Popular: kākāpō, kea, kiwi, morepork, pūkeko, tūī. View by habitat: forest and mountain, sea and shore, wetland and river.
Tuatara: New Zealand reptiles - Department of Conservation
WEBTuatara are New Zealand’s largest reptile. Adult males are about 0.5 metres in length, and weigh up to 1.5 kg when fully grown. The male has a distinctive crest of spines running along the neck and down the back. He can erect these spines to attract females or when fighting with other males.
New Zealand native plants: Conservation - Department of …
WEBThe native flora of New Zealand is unique as it evolved in isolation for millions of years. 80% of our trees, ferns and flowering plants are endemic (found only in New Zealand). About 10–15% of the total land area of New Zealand is covered with native flora, from tall kauri and kohekohe forests to rainforest dominated by rimu, beech, tawa ...
Nature: New Zealand Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai
WEBNative animals. New Zealand has many unique native fish, insects, birds, lizards and frogs. Our only native mammals are bats and marine mammals.
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