Archives For 30/11/1999

Paekakariki Escarpment Track.

Stairs, trains and swing bridges

Don Herron —  19/05/2016

The recently completed Paekakariki Escarpment Track, dubbed the ‘Stairway To Heaven’, near Wellington offers walkers commanding views of the Kapiti Coast, Kapiti Island and the distant Marlborough Sounds.

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In Walking/hiking/tramping, Wellington/Kapiti ,
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New hihi panel on Kapiti Island.

New information panels unveiled on Kapiti Island

Don Herron —  02/05/2016

Four new information panels were recently unveiled at Kapiti Island Nature Reserve to highlight the history and ongoing conservation work occurring on the island.

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Flowering tree outside Old Government Buildings. Photo by Lance Andrews | CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.

A fresh coat of paint for historic icon

Don Herron —  29/02/2016

Dulux is providing support for a complete exterior repaint of the Old Government Buildings in Wellington – the largest wooden building in the Southern Hemisphere.

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Weeding at Colonial Knob Reserve.

‘War on Weeds’ at Colonial Knob

Don Herron —  22/10/2015

DOC staff and volunteers have been tackling the nasty wandering willie weed at Colonial Knob Scenic Reserve, a significant area of native forest near Porirua.

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The barge run to Matiu/Somes Island

Don Herron —  15/09/2015

Ranger Don Herron describes the hefty loads and amazing pikelets that are part of delivering supplies by barge to Matiu/Somes Island.

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