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Lake Gault Track
A gradual climb on a historical tramping track through ancient podocarp forest provides panoramic views of Aoraki /Mount Cook. If you’re lucky, you can enjoy the mountain landscape reflected in Lake Gault.
Report identifies DOC locations vulnerable to coastal flooding
A new report assessing the risk to DOC locations from coastal flooding reinforces the need to plan for the effects of sea level rise.
Taupo fishing licence photo competition
Have you taken a photo that captures the Taupo Trout Fishery? If so, enter the photo competition and be in to win a free Taupo fishing licence.
What to plant to support birds and other wildlife
Plan your garden so it can provide food and shelter for native wildlife year round.
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Matariki whale signposts resurgence of tohorā/southern right whale
The sight of a southern right whale like Matariki in Wellington wasn't just a fluke – a report confirms their population status is continuing to improve.
Bay of Plenty kōkako numbers on the rise
A recent survey in the Pongakawa Ecological Area has indicated a robust and healthy population of North Island kōkako – one of New Zealand’s more highly threatened birds.
Four Sisters walk in Waipoua Forest to temporarily close
The Four Sisters walk has temporarily closed due to the discovery of the kauri dieback pathogen in the area.
Home-coming for rare rowi
A small population of our rarest kiwi returned to their traditional West Coast home on 9 May after growing up on Mana Island in the lower North Island.
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