Waikato

These tracks are closed due to track damage from a severe weather event in February 2026: Bell Track Kaniwhaniwha: Kahikatea tree Mahaukura Track Wharauroa Track. This is a long-term alert.

Motukawanui Hut is closed. It needs to be assessed before it can be reopened.

Leitch’s Track is open, however there is still storm-related damage in places. Take care, as track conditions are uneven and possibly unstable in places. Extra caution is recommended, particularly during/after periods of severe weather, as further slips may occur and track stability can be affected. This is a long-term alert.

DOC goat control (hunting operations) are taking place in Whareorino Conservation Area until 30 June 2026. Visitors may encounter hunting activity during this period. Exercise caution, and stick to the tracks.

A predator control operation using toxic bait containing 1080 was completed on Tuesday 30 June 2026. Whareorino Conservation Area is open to the public with warning signs in place at key entrances. There may be toxic carcasses and bait (green coloured pellets) in the area. It's not safe to hunt for food or have your dog in this area for up to 8 months. Warning signs and this web alert will be removed when the area is safe again. 1080 is deadly to dogs. How to keep dogs safe around 1080. This operation is part of DOC's National Predator Control Programme to protect native species.

We distributed toxic bait pellets containing 1080 by helicopter on 5 and 6 November 2025 in Pirongia Forest Park and Te Kauri Scenic Reserve. It is not safe to hunt for food or have your dog in this area for up to 8 months. Warning signs and this web alert will be removed once the area is safe again. This operation is part of DOC's National Predator Control Programme to protect native species.