A wrap of the biggest stories and best writing about the outdoors from New Zealand and around the world. The South Island Kōkako – believed to be extinct for decades – may have finally been spotted in Southland. Trust spokesperson Inger Perkins said the possible sighting was on private land between 13km west of Tuatapere. […]
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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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