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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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Denniston coal mine gains access approval 23 May 2013

Kākāpō voted World’s Favourite Species22 May 2013

Queen's Birthday Weekend launch for Kiwi Ranger programme at Tiritiri Matangi21 May 2013

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Sirocco Kakapo's Facebook page: Sirocco has been pivotal in bringing attention to the plight of the kakapo.

Kākāpō voted World’s Favourite Species

DOC's Kurt Shanks makes up one half of the electronic pop punk rock duo Delete Delete.

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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