Multimedia journalist·Waikato Herald·
22 Oct, 2026 05:00 PM6 mins to read
Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari in the Waikato is protected by a 47km predator-proof fence.
About 30 years ago, Maungatautari “lost its pulse”.
The ancient 797m volcano between Cambridge and Putāruru, once home to many native species, had largely been taken over by forestry and farming, causing many species to disappear.
Through decades of conservation work by volunteers and locals, the maunga was brought
Source: New Zealand Herald · Malisha Kumar
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