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Prompt improvements to the Wildlife Act will ensure infrastructure developments and important conservation work can continue supporting our growing economy while protecting our precious wildlife, ...
A record 277 hihi/stitchbirds fledged on Tiritiri Matangi Island this breeding season, allowing many birds to spread their wings and leave the flock. Earlier this month, 40 hihi were relocated to the ...
A new meat bait to target feral cats is showing great promise in recent field trials and could be a game changer in work to save nature. Feral cats are widespread in New Zealand and have a major ...
Descend the short stepped track to join Kapuni Loop Track and turn right to continue on either to the base of the 18 metre falls or the lookout point. The falls was named after Thomas Dawson, the ...
This well-maintained gravel track climbs 150 m in elevation through beech forest to a viewpoint above the trees with a stunning vista of the Southern Alps/Kā Tiritiri o Te Moana. Mount Brewster is ...
Walk or mountain bike this track to Isthmus Peak (1385 m) and cross the undulating skyline ridge on Glen Dene Ridge Track. The track overlooks Lake Wānaka and Lake Hāwea, with great views of the ...
The long, slow flowing pools of the lower river provide ideal habitat for very large brown trout. These trophy-sized fish present a fantastic challenge for anglers, particularly during summer when ...
No dogs. Other pets on conservation land rules. Discover the Outdoors interactive map A short climb on an old dirt road leads from the car park to Diamond Lake. A shady nature trail then goes around ...
The track starts at the Blue Pools car park. After 10 minutes, just after the first swing bridge, it branches to the left. Soon after, it crosses the Blue Pools Bridge for great views up the river ...
This short walk takes you up 50 m in elevation through silver beech forest to a platform overlooking Cameron Creek, with good views down the Makarora Valley towards Mount Birnam. Beyond the viewing ...
Summary of proposal: Operation of the Pipiriki Transfer Station on the Pipiriki Rubbish Local Purpose Reserve, for a term of 10 years. The operation of a refuse disposal site is a continuation of ...
This campsite is located lakeside in Nelson Lakes National Park. It is one of the two camping zones at West Bay Campsite. The campsite is open from mid-December until April each year. The campsite is ...