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Photo of a kākāpā on Whenua Hou

Whenua Hou an inspiration for Rakiura wildlife recovery

Department of Conservation —  03/02/2026 — 4 Comments

Learn about the rare native animals thriving on one of the most coveted predator free islands in New Zealand and why the island holds huge significance for conservationists and Ngāi Tahu descendants.

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In Always Be Naturing, Islands, Kākāpō, Kākāpō, Pest-free islands, Predator Free 2050, Predator Free New Zealand, Rakiura / Stewart Island, Southland , , , , , , ,
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The legacy of Lisa – a kākāpō, an ancestor 

Department of Conservation —  29/09/2025

Te tuku iho o Lisa – ke kākāpō, he tupuna – The legacy of Lisa – a kākapō, an ancestor 

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In Hauturu/Little Barrier Island diary, Historic, Kākāpō, Kākāpō, Pest-free islands, Rakiura / Stewart Island , , , ,
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Three feral cats in one photo – monitoring shows predators aplenty on Rakiura

Department of Conservation —  11/07/2025

Striking remote camera images show introduced predators are abundant on Rakiura/Stewart Island, and they need to be urgently controlled this winter.

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In aerial 1080, Animal pests, Kiwi, Native animals, Predator Free 2050, Pukunui / Southern NZ dotterel, Rakiura / Stewart Island , , , , , , , ,
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