Trampers are being urged to keep their eyes and ears open for the elusive South Island kōkako after promising encounters on the Old Ghost Road. South Island Kōkako Trust spokesperson Inger Perkins said it had received eight new reports of possible encounters in the three months to the end of October. “Our favourite at this […]
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Justin Sprecher
Wilderness newsletter editor and contributor Justin Sprecher is a tramper, thru-hiker and trail runner with a passion for wild backcountry. He has been writing and photographing for outdoor publications for more than a decade and holds a degree in film studies and communications from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. His writing has featured in publications in New Zealand and North America and his films have screened at festivals worldwide.
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