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Photo of the week: Antipodes Island snipe

Department of Conservation —  04/05/2016

Today’s photo of the week is of an adult Antipodes Island snipe, a subspecies of the Subantarctic snipe endemic to the Antipodes Islands in the Southern Ocean.

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Bollons Island view from Antipodes Island.

In sight: mouse-free Antipodes Island

Department of Conservation —  20/10/2015

Kath Walker reflects on her experiences in the subantarctic islands and the upcoming efforts to remove mice from Antipodes Island.

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Henga Walk, Henga Scenic Reserve, Chatham Islands.

A trip to the Chathams

Department of Conservation —  26/01/2015

DOC Director-General, Lou Sanson, gives us the run-down on happenings in the Chathams after his recent visit.

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