New Zealand's most southern region is so much more than soft rolling 'r's and cold climate. Fiordland is our largest national park and is part of the Te Wāhipounamu—a UNESCO World Heritage site. From its great maunga (mountains) to its awa (lakes), Fiordland is a unique and untouched corner of the world. It has a protected marine environment.
We love Bluff's famous oysters. We love trout fishing in Gore. We love catching a glimpse of the 'Southern Lights' in The Catlins. In Southland, we can spot some of the most rare native birds— including the hoiho (yellow-eyed penguin), kiwi and Takahē.
It's up to all of us to protect Southland's unique natural environment and way of life from biosecurity risks.
Biosecurity programmes and initiatives in Southland:
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