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Lifestyle – New view of the Great Outdoors revealed

· January 6, 2026

Source: Herenga ā Nuku – the Outdoor Access Commission A new report has given trampers, swimmers, mountain bikers, anglers, hunters, horse-riders, and other outdoors enthusiasts an unprecedented snapshot of public outdoor...

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Kākāpō breeding season officially underway

· January 6, 2026

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  06 January 2026 Remote monitoring technology used to track the critically threatened taonga has detected mating activity started on 29 December. Department of Conservation (DOC)...

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Search for tramper missing near Mount Huxley

· January 4, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police A large search is under way for a tramper missing near Lake Ōhau, and Police are appealing for information. Connor Purvis, 20, intended to climb Mount...

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Naturing countdown – our top stories of 2025

· December 31, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation It’s been a big year for nature! We take a look back and count down some of the biggest naturing stories from 2025… 10: New...

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First pakeke pup marks start of season

· December 29, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  29 December 2025 Six-year-old sea lion, Tui, had a pup on Christmas Day, starting off what is hoped to be another successful breeding season for...

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Staycation activities in New Zealand’s main cities

· December 28, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand A staycation doesn’t require flashy gear or carefully planned excursions to make it memorable. What matters is finding something that fits your family’s interests and offers...

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How to safely interact with marine mammals

· December 26, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Aotearoa is home to some seriously special marine mammals — and that’s not just Kiwi bias talking. Nearly half of the world’s whales, dolphins and...