Find out about DOC's vision, role and statutory mandate.
Information on the Conservation Act, National Parks Act and other key legislation guiding DOC's work.
View information on the policies and plans that provide the framework for DOC's activities.
View maps, including DOCgis interactive maps, showing the public conservation lands and waters administered by DOC, and find statistics and research on these areas.
DOC works with iwi and hapū in most aspects of our conservation efforts.
The New Zealand government is signatory to a number of international agreements that impact on DOC's work.
DOC provides policy advice and service to Ministers and to a range of statutory bodies.
NZCA and Conservation Boards