Fur seal
Image: Sabine Bernert | ©
Date: 24 August 2019 $3.9 million will be invested to boost South Westland’s stunning visitor attractions as Fox Glacier/Te Moeka o Tuawe valley access road will remain closed indefinitely.
Date: 30 May 2019 Budget 2019 provides an additional $10.699 million over the next four years to improve the Department of Conservation's security, and health and safety systems.
Date: 30 August 2019 An independent review has considered whether the remaining 61% of the territorial sea should be included in the Campbell Island/Moutere Ihupuku Marine Reserve.
Date: 16 December 2019 Shark cage diving is where tourists view sharks underwater at close range from the safety of a submerged cage attached to a boat.
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