More than 100,000 tourists have visited the attraction since last year, but with that number also came a range of concerns.
Environment
Thu, Oct 8
From the historic Treaty of Waitangi grounds to the remote Kermadec Islands – nine of New Zealand's most significant sites are a step closer to international recognition.
The operation will nearly 29,000ha of Kahurangi National Park, including the northern part of the Heaphy Track.
Tue, Oct 6
Tens of thousands of wētā have now been bred at Butterfly Creek in Auckland and at Auckland Zoo.
Sun, Oct 4
A report prepared for Whangārei District Council said the initial estimate for repairing storm-damaged roads was $16.5m.
A dream voyage quickly turned into a fight for survival after a yacht struck a whale and sank in the Pacific.
Wed, Sep 30
Station manager Lachie McFadzean said it was a scene no farmer wanted to see in their lifetime.
It's a mineral New Zealand farmers rely on for optimal animal feed, with Stats NZ data showing we imported $26 million worth in July alone.
Thousands of young kauri are being planted in a long-term fight against a disease with no cure.
Mon, Sep 28
"The yacht was taking on water and began sinking after reporting it had struck a whale," RCCNZ operations manager Mike Clulow said.
Sun, Sep 27
Activists occupied the Tangaroa in Wellington, with one dressed as US President Donald Trump and flying an American flag, while another held a banner reading "Don’t Mine the Moana".
Sat, Sep 26
Exclusive: The Hollywood A-lister on the urgent need to restore nature, and how it chimes with a recent move by the NZ government.
Fri, Sep 25
Locals say the Norfolk pine tree had its branches removed in an overnight act of vandalism.
Wed, Sep 23
Council defends soon-to-start system against criticism it will be a "smelly disaster".
As the Government loosens health and safety rules, some families including Ethyn McTier's fear more lives will be lost.
Mon, Sep 21
The Government says the bill is intended to modernise the management of conservation land, enabling more development.
Sat, Sep 19
After nearly eight years at the same Te Puke park, a local dog trainer found her outdoor classroom was no longer guaranteed.
Fri, Sep 18
Two South Island women are helping more women find confidence in traditionally male-dominated pursuits.
Mon, Sep 14
Invercargill Council has been criticised by one of its own for removing trees because of an airspace issue, only to replant the same variety at the site.
Fri, Sep 11
Councils had wanted money to fund tourism-related infrastructure and events.
Tue, Sep 8
Graeme Atkins stumbled across the emus a few weeks ago when he pulled up to gather wood for a birthday celebration.
Tue, Sep 1
The Far North District Council has installed CCTV cameras at five rubbish collection points to identify people dumping rubbish illegally.
Fri, Aug 28
A four-year funding boost of $9.7 million will help protect New Zealand’s national parks and native ecosystems from wild goats and deer.
Tue, Aug 25
After severe weather events, stricter consent rules were brought in to reduce wood debris reaching beaches and waterways.
Forever chemicals can remain in soil and water for decades, and some have been linked to cancers, liver damage, reduced fertility and other health effects.
Sat, Aug 22
