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Kayaking at Milford Sound. Photo: Josie Beruldsen.

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Holding a white-capped mollymawk chick. Photo: C.J.R. Robertson.

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Planting at Fitzroy School on Arbor Day. Photo: Tim Weston.

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Ranger Mike Morrissey with DOC truck. Photo: Herb Christophers.

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News

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Two decades of cold nights for keen kiwi listeners23 May 2013

Denniston coal mine gains access approval 23 May 2013

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Kākāpō voted World’s Favourite Species

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On the blog: The musicians in our midst

A group of people relaxing outside Mount Arthur Hut on a sunny day.

It’s no sweat to stay in these easy to get to huts

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Conservation for prosperity. Tiakina te taiao, kia puawai
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