7-year-old Ben (centre) tries out Southern Lakes Helicopters' rescue helicopter for comfort, while his sister Chloe acts as 'the doctor'. Southern Lakes Helicopters Safety Manager Richie Hunter looks on. Photo: Kirsty Pickett/Southland App
There has been rekindled optimism that moose might still exist in the Fiordland National Park, a 7-year-old's generosity will help save lives in the Southern Lakes region, stoat trapping efforts have been stepped up in the Greenstone Valley after four takahē deaths, and the annual wapiti bugle is well underway with 600 hunters from across the world taking part.
Kirsty Pickett is the co owner of the Southland App based in Te Anau, covering Southland and Fiordland.
