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CommunityThe Department of Conservation said the track, closed in July 2025 after rockfall, opened again on November 4 with iwi. Crews replaced a viewing platform, a bridge, stairs, and safety barriers. The walk is about 6 kilometres return and takes three to four hours.
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AnimalsThe Department of Conservation said the birds have been fishing in the estuary and landing on nesting shell prepared with Patuharakeke. No fairy tern nest has been confirmed there since 1989. The pair has not been shown to be breeding yet.
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