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22 October 2026

Waikato ecosanctuary welcomes more kākāpō and Mahoenui giant wētā

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Source reporting: rnz.co.nz

Waikato ecosanctuary welcomes more kākāpō and Mahoenui giant wētā

There are now five kākāpō at Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari in Waikato, as part of a mainland habitat trial that began in 2023.

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