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DOC and Auckland Botanic Gardens staff on Great Barrier Island/Aotea.

Seed collection gets right royal support

Department of Conservation —  22/05/2018

Staff on Great Barrier Island/Aotea were recently given a helping hand by Auckland Botanic Gardens staff, to identify native plants and collect seeds to help mitigate the impact of myrtle rust.

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At the summit on Great Barrier Island looking toward Hauturu.

Aotea Track on Great Barrier Island reopens

Department of Conservation —  30/05/2016

The final track on Great Barrier Island reopened recently, marking the end of work to restore damage caused by the June 2014 storm.

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Christine and Barry Stephenson.

A day in the life of a DOC Camp Host on Great Barrier Island

Department of Conservation —  18/04/2016

Christine and Barry Stephenson share their experience volunteering as DOC camp hosts on Great Barrier Island/Aotea.

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