Recently received information from DOC

PSITTICINE BEAK AND FEATHER DISEASE VIRUS (PBFD)
This disease may pose a serious risk to our indigenous parrots and parakeets - kaka, kea, kakariki and kakapo.  DOC and MAF are working with researchers to determine the extend of this problem and to reduce risks to native species.  If ou find a dead parrot or parakeet in the wild or suspect cases of PBFD phone the local DOC office on 759 0350.

 
Egmont National Park Mt Taranaki
Track Update

Tuesday 5th April 2011

Fresh snow down to 1300 overnight.
This could signal the end of the summer climbing conditions for the season.
Full winter gear and equipment required until further notice.
Thanks

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