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Gentle giants released into Taranaki sanctuary

Gentle giants released into Taranaki sanctuary

Update: 2025-11-27
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About 100 critically-endangered Mahoenui giant weta have been released into the Rotokare Sanctuary in Taranaki this week as part of efforts to preserve the taonga species. Robin Martin reports.
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Gentle giants released into Taranaki sanctuary

Gentle giants released into Taranaki sanctuary