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4 September 2026

New funding for Whangamarino wetland, insect heavyweight

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New funding for Whangamarino wetland, insect heavyweight

Conservation Minister Tama Potaka has announced two new International Visitor Levy (IVL) investments while in the Waikato, today — funding to protect the Whangamarino wetland, and further work to maximise breeding opportunities for the Māhoenui giant wētā at Otorohanga Kiwi House.

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