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Haast tokoeka kiwi. Photo: Sabine Bernert ©.

Photo of the week: Haast tokoeka kiwi

Department of Conservation —  27/07/2016

Today’s photo is of a Haast tokoeka kiwi chick—a shy, mountain-loving bird, and one of our rarest kiwi.

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Humpback whale fluke.

Photo of the week: Humpback fluke

Department of Conservation —  13/07/2016

Today’s photo is the fluke of a humpback whale spotted in the Cook Strait. Humpback whales are well known for their spectacular breaching and beautiful, complex songs

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Kauri tree at Taheke Scenic Reserve.

Photo of the week: Keep Kauri Standing

Department of Conservation —  01/06/2016

Today’s photos come from the Taheke Scenic Reserve near Whangarei. The reserve is home to a grove of regenerating kauri, an impressive waterfall and the beautiful Taheke River.

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