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Million Dollar moment of truth

Department of Conservation —  26/03/2018

In an effort spanning more than four years, countless people and multiple organisations, mice have officially been eradicated from Antipodes Island.

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Baiting the south coast of Antipodes Island, 2016. Photo: Million Dollar Mouse

Was the Million Dollar Mouse project successful?

Department of Conservation —  09/02/2018

After 18 long months, the wait is finally over. In just over one week’s time, a team are heading back to the Antipodes Islands to discover the outcome of the Million Dollar Mouse project.

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Antipodes Island sunset. Photo: José Luis Herrera.

Photo of the week: Sunset on Antipodes Island

Department of Conservation —  20/07/2016

Today’s photo of the week was taken at sunset on Antipodes Island, located 860 kilometres southeast of Stewart Island.

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Photo of the week: Anitpodes Island pipit

Department of Conservation —  25/05/2016

Our photo this week is of the Antipodes Island pipit – one of the special species unique to the Antipodes Islands.

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Eradicating mice from Antipodes Island

Department of Conservation —  23/05/2016

Following three years of planning, the Million Dollar Mouse team is getting ready to depart for Antipodes Island this week where they will carry out major pest control operations over winter.

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