Freedom Camping Act, DOC prohibited areas 22/10/2011
 DOC have published the list of areas where freedom camping is prohibited under the new Act. If you are caught camping in one of these areas then you can be hit with an instant fine of $200 per person. Please see this web page: http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-stay/freedom-camping/prohibited-conservation-areas/ Note that the Ketetahi Road carpark, where we slept the night in January this year, is now a prohibited area. Local councils may also specify prohibited areas, but, unlike DOC, there is no easy way to find out where these areas are. Add Comment DOC News 20/06/2011
 See the DoC page for information on tracks, huts, publications, on line booking, and, of course the latest news. Give Doc your feedback on issues and look at volunteering possibilities. Subscribe to the DoC email letter – what’supdoc. It’s always informative. Recent news includes: Conservation Blog Lasting impressions of the Kermadec Islands Have your say on conservation DOC wants to get more conservation happening across New Zealand – and you can do it with us. Help DOC develop new conservation management strategies. What’s Quintessentially Kiwi? Fill in this quick online survey and list up to 10 species and 10 places that you think are ‘Quintessentially Kiwi’ because they help define who we are as New Zealanders. Volunteer opportunities Auckland: Plant native trees/Attend eco-parenting sessions - Kaipatiki Project Department of Conservation News 01/02/2011
 Kawau Island Historic Reserve The team have successfully cleared the Redwood track of windfalls and it is now open for public access.  Season’s greetings from DOC Thank you for supporting conservation and helping to enhance what makes Aotearoa so special. View a slideshow of photos and listen to ‘Aotearoa’ by Trinity Roots. New regions on the DOC website We’ve updated the regional structure used to organise the site. You’ll find it easier to find tracks, huts, campsites and other information by region. Some web page addresses have changed so find them from the home page or use the search box and update any saved bookmarks or favourites. Summer events DOC staff are providing activities to suit everyone with these programmes Summer Track Updates from the Department of Conservation as of 21 December 2010. 
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