Wilderness

A MONTH OF LOCKDOWN

AN UNPRECEDENTED month, which kept shops closed and trampers indoors, brought plenty of news – some good, some bad – to New Zealand’s outdoors community.

As the country shifted from level 3 to level 4, Kiwis were urged to stay indoors, and leave only for short walks close to home.

THE BACKCOUNTRY CLOSES

“Normal search and rescue operations will not be running, hut wardens

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