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A whiff of pests, and bins of fish at the Koi Carp Classic
By Jeff Neems, Communications Advisor The smell is what hit me first. Strolling up to the Ruawaro Centennial Hall, about 10kms from the Waikato town of Huntly, there’s a strong whiff of dead fish. Not...
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Fiordland Kiwi Diaries: A New Hope
Results from the Wet Jacket Peninsulas 1080 Operation We’re on the front lines of the Save Our Iconic Kiwi initiative. Our ranger Tim and his team have been studying the population of kiwi at Shy Lake...
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Team Waipoua working for river restoration
Treasured by Te Roroa iwi for generations, the beautiful Waipoua River in Northland runs through the ancient kauri forest that’s home to Tāne Mahuta. Waipoua River Ranger David Nathan and Te Roroa...
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Whio Journal: Ken McNamara – Trapping legend of the backcountry
The whio, or blue duck, appears on our $10 note and the wild rivers of the back country, and not many places in between. As such, few New Zealanders know whio exist, and most will have never seen or...
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A hoiho reflects on their year in the spotlight
In 2019, hoiho/yellow-eyed penguin was crowned ‘Bird of the Year’ (BOTY) – the first seabird to win in fourteen years. With kākāpō newly elected 2020 BOTY, we travelled down to the Otago Peninsula and...
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Enjoying the outdoors responsibly
This is a guest blog by Ashlyn Oswalt. Ashlyn is an American expat living in Christchurch and enjoying being near the ocean and the mountains. She’s a keen tramper who hopes to promote Leave No Trace...
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Volunteers add value to the Mt Somers experience
Mt Somers Conservation Area in the foothills of the Southern Alps features sub-alpine tussock lands, rugged bush, historic coalmines, impressive volcanic formations, and deep canyons. Woolshed Creek...
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Get to know: marine mammals
Nearly half of the world’s dolphins and whales (cetacean species) spend their time in New Zealand’s oceans. At least 26 species of whale and 15 species of dolphins can be spotted here. Here are some...
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Motu Kaikoura: Magnificent isolation
On the outer edge of the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park/Ko te Pātaka kai o Tīkapa, there is an island that is quietly, gently, regaining its mauri/life essence. Motu Kaikoura, found just 80 metres off the...
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Marlborough Summer Explorer Programme
Heading to Marlborough these summer holidays and looking for something to do? Well look no further than our Summer Explorer Programme!The Summer Explorer Programme is all about having some fun in the...
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Fiordland Kiwi Diaries: monitoring kiwi chicks
We’re on the front lines of the Save Our Iconic Kiwi initiative. Our ranger Tim and his team have been studying the population of kiwi at Shy Lake to find out how to best protect them from predators...
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From bare to blooming – the story of the world’s largest pōhutukawa forest
At this time of the year, references to the snow, warm fires and sleigh bells in ubiquitous Christmas carols can either conjure up festive feelings, or a desire to reach for noise-cancelling...
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15 uniquely Kiwi heritage sites to visit this summer
While out on your summer roadie or exploring from your bach, why not learn something new about what makes us uniquely Kiwi! Tohu Whenua makes it easy to discover our nation’s best heritage...
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Long-time walker, first time hiker
Some people have an ‘appreciate from afar’ approach to nature. But this year, with all the encouragement for New Zealanders to explore Aotearoa, more of us nature newbies are biting the bullet and...
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Conservation countdown — our top stories of 2020
It’s been said many times already – but 2020 was truly a year like no other! Through lockdowns and changing alert levels many New Zealanders have developed a new appreciation for nature and our...
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Keeping our beaches safe for all species – with Mack
We’re well past the longest day of the year and the weather is starting to improve (in places). This means two things: more people are heading to the beach, and many beaches will have their seasonal...
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Flamboyant, fantastical and fascinating: Nudibranchs of the Hauraki Gulf
The term ‘sea slug’ may conjure up drab, lumpish-type creatures, but thankfully the names of its 11 sub groups, such as nudibranchs, sea butterflies, sea hares and sea goddesses, more evocatively...
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Rangatahi mō Papatūānuku: video competition for youth
Submissions for the Rangatahi mō Papatūānuku video competition are open from today! There’s still plenty of time to pick up a camera or phone and get creative as submissions are open until March 15th...
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Tips for visiting a pest-free island
By Jess MacKenzie Pest-free islands are absolutely amazing.: Jess MacKenzie “You have to think like a seed,” Gemma said as she turned the insides of my trouser pockets out with a long, narrow piece of...
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Rangatahi mō Papatūānuku – coming up with your story
Rangatahi mō Papatūānuku is a video competition for rangatahi aged 16-25 years old. Create a video sharing your ideas on how to ensure Papatūānuku thrives and win prizes. We’re providing useful online...
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