Te Papa Atawhai, Kauri Coast - DOC

30/04/2026

Exciting things are happening in Waipoua Forest! Watch this space.

13/04/2026

SAVE THE DATE!!

The annual Te Kuihi (Hoanga Road) Scenic Reserve Planting Day is back!

Bring the family along to a lowkey day planting some natives at this beautiful reserve.

Shovels, gloves, and lunch is provided.

Nga mihi

06/03/2026

🐟🐬🐳🐋It's Sea Week!! 🐟🐬🐳🐋

This week we’re celebrating the incredible moana that sustains our communities, our wildlife, and our way of life. From the tiniest plankton to the mightiest tōhora (whales), every part of our marine environment plays a vital role.
✨ Seaweek is all about:
🔹 Exploring our oceans
🔹 Learning how to protect marine life
🔹 Taking action to reduce pollution
🔹 Celebrating the beauty and power of te moana
Whether you're heading to the beach, joining a local event, or simply making ocean-friendly choices at home, every action helps.

Picture: Project Jonah training at Kai Iwi Lakes

27/02/2026

Northland Field Days Day 3, come down and see us opposite the BuildLink shed! Site G20

Come ask us about our mahi and learn about kauri protection.

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26/02/2026

🌿 Kauri Protection 🌿

DOC is on site at the Northland Field Days alongside our partners Te Roroa, with the Kauri Protection Education Trailer on display.

Bring the kids along to try the VR headsets for a virtual journey through our kauri forests and learn how we can all play a part in protecting these taonga species from kauri dieback.

Nau mai, haere mai — come down, say hi, and kōrero with our teams about the mahi happening across the district.

25/02/2026

Kauri Coast Doc is on site at the Field Days alongside our partners Te Roroa - nau mai, haere mai, come down and say hi if you’re nearby!

Take the opportunity to kōrero with both organisation about the mahi happening across our district.

Make sure to chat with the Ngā Manga Atawhai kaimahi about their kaupapa and the opportunities they have available supporting the Taiao and Communities.

We have the Kauri Protection Education Trailer on display, get the kids to have a go with the VR headsets while you’re here.

Lastly keep an eye out for our free giveaways over the next few days - we’ll see you there!

Ngā Manga Atawhai

12/02/2026

Sea Week is the 1st - 9ths of March this year.

Come along and learn how to snorkel and learn a little bit about our beautiful Kai Iwi Lakes! Saturday 7th March.

See you there!

12/11/2025

Fancy yourself a role with the Department of Conservation here in Kauri Coast?

Have a look at our Ranger River Restoration role 👇

Applications close 11pm 25 November 2025

Lead real impact: Restore the health and mauri of the Waipoua River as part of DOC’s national Freshwater Stretch Goal. Collaborate and connect: Work alongside iwi, community groups, scientists, and local councils to achieve lasting restoration outcomes. Diverse, meaningful mahi: Combine hands-on f...

01/09/2025

It's Conservation Week! Today DOC is launching the Always Be Naturing campaign, which sits at the heart of Mobilising for Nature, our multi-year programme to inspire New Zealanders to take action for nature. To celebrate, Kauri Coast is running a photo competition - send us a photo showing how you "take action for nature" and go in the draw to win some fun prizes! Details below.

02/07/2025

If you missed out on our planting day last month, or are looking for something to do, come along to the Whanau Planting Day at Lake Rototuna on the 23-24 July!

12/06/2025

On Wednesday 11th of June our rangers got a very special opportunity to release a kiwi back into the wild. The kiwi, a juvenile female named Tiaki, has spent three weeks at the Bird Recovery Center in Whangarei after being found injured. Now fully recovered, Tiaki was released at Trounson Park where she can continue to thrive.