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DOC says an investigation into restricting the number of walkers on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing (TAC) has been put on hold after visitor numbers plummeted due to Covid-19. In January, DOC said it was considering restricting the number of people who could enter Tongariro National Park during peak times as a way to manage one […]

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