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Photo of the week: Kauri snail eggs

Department of Conservation — 23/08/2017

These are the eggs of our native kauri snail. These giant snails can live for 20 years or more, and are very active – for snails. They have been known to move a whole 10 metres in two weeks.

In Native animals, Northland, Photo of the week Eggs, Giant snails, Kauri snails, new zealand, New Zealand animals, snails

Experiencing Rangihoua Heritage Park

Department of Conservation — 20/04/2017

Experiencing Rangihoua Heritage Park – the site of New Zealand’s first Christmas service and the first place Māori allowed English missionaries to settle.

In Historic, Northland Heritage, Northland, Rangihoua Heritage Park

Collect your Landmarks in Northland

Department of Conservation — 15/03/2017

There’s no better time to head to Northland and chase down our remaining summer days. While you visit you can also check out some of New Zealand’s most important landmarks.