National Parks
The Detail's Long Read: On Fiordland
A Fiordland double feature with writing by Heidi Bendikson and Vaneesa Bellew: the dangers facing the crown jewel of Aotearoa's national parks. Audio
Grandma's road trip: Joy and Brad's excellent adventures
The adventuring began a few years ago when Brad Ryan realised his Ohio based Grandmother, Joy Ryan had never seen a mountain. A plan was hatched for them to visit all 63 US national parks. Now aged… Audio, Gallery
Parks Weather: forecasts for National Parks, huts and trails
NIWA and the Department of Conservation have teamed up to create detailed weather forecasts of the country's National Parks, huts and most popular trails. Anyone who's been out in the bush knows how… Audio
Calling Home: Rachel Kirby in Santa Ana, Costa Rica
Rachel Kirby has lived in Santa Ana, Costa Rica for the past six years, having arrived in the small Central American country after stints in London, Vancouver, Wellington, Surbaya and Hiroshima. She's… Audio
Tasman Glacier sheds millions of tonnes
An 'incredible' chunk of ice has broken off the Tasman Glacier in the middle of the night, floating into the Aoraki Mount Cook National park. Guide Charlie Hobbs describes the massive icebergs to Lisa… Video, Audio
Protect and promote: Can DOC really do both?
3.7 million tourists visited NZ last year, many heading to National Parks and camping grounds. South Island Bureau Chief, Belinda McCammon, explores whether DOC can manage growing tourist numbers and… Audio
Environmentalists slam DOC’s plan to allow dogs in National Park
The Department of Conservation's proposal to allow dogs into Westland Tai Poutini National Park has triggered an uproar from environmentalists. Audio
New Zealand parks on display in China
An exhibition's been unveiled in Beijing, showing off New Zealand's national parks in the hope of sharing tips with China on managing its protected areas. There are displays showcasing historic… Audio
Research shows concession rules have been softened
New research from Victoria University shows easier rules for tourism operators in national parks has done little to protect the conservation estate. The Victoria University study found there's little… Audio
Should DOC be allowing e-bikes in our national parks?
The Department of Conservation is proposing to allow pedal-assist 300 watt e-bikes on 33km of new shared-use track in Tongariro National Park. But it's caught some off guard, including cycling… Audio
Charging tourists to access national parks could become a reality
The Department of Conservation is toying with the idea of charging tourists to access the country's national parks. We speak to Lou Sanson from DoC who says it's timely with record numbers of tourists… Audio
National parks under strain from growing visitor numbers
Kathryn Ryan talks to the chair of the Otago Conservation Board, Pat Garden, who is sounding the alarm about the impact of booming visitor numbers on our national parks. He says New Zealand risks… Audio
Rare limestone bluffs to be added to national park
Over 150 hectares of forested land near Inangahua on the West Coast is set to become part of Paparoa National Park.
Jacinta Ruru: law from a Maori perspective
Kim Hill talks to Professor Jacinta Ruru (Raukawa), who has been the only Maori Law Faculty staff member at the University of Otago since 1999. She has designed a new experience of learning law that… Audio
Conservation and Technology
Project Janszoon uses wi-fi hotspots and an app to provide a virtual visitor's centre in Abel Tasman National Park. Audio
Conservation and Technology
Project Janszoon uses wi-fi hotspots and an app to provide a virtual visitor's centre in Abel Tasman National Park. Audio
Off the Beaten Track with Kennedy Warne
The outdoorsman and adventurer discusses the mining in national parks debate. Audio