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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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