Wildfire recovery offers chance for native regeneration in Tongariro National Park
Thursday 20 November 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Department of Conservation, Tama Potaka
A wildfire scorched 3000 hectares of Tongariro National Park, forcing evacuations of residents and trampers. Conservation leaders suggest the blackened landscape may provide a rare opportunity for large-scale native regeneration as recovery efforts begin.
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