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But with many New Zealanders hitting the trails and exploring the great outdoors, trampers are questioning why Covid-19 QR codes aren t available at popular DOC huts and toilets.
Nelson resident Jan is one of them.
She s visited the Heaphy Track, Elaine Bay campsite, and Tauranga Bay as she explores day walks both in her region and on the West Coast this summer.
But she s been baffled that the familiar bright yellow striped QR code signs are nowhere to be seen at popular DOC toilet stops or facilities. How do you do it if they re not there? I mean it s a very visual reminder as you pop into your potty spot, to go on my gosh, the QR, shivers, we ll scan in or my phone s back in the car, I ll just do a manual entry. But it is that visual reminder as well, Jan said.
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Rachel Russell
A photography workshop will be held at the Kaipupu Wildlife Sanctuary, near Picton, on January 9 and 16.
It’s summer holidays so bring the family and do some exploring in Marlborough with the Department of Conservation and some of its conservation partners. The summer explorer programme has events for everyone. Pencil the dates in your diary. January 9 and 16 Photography Workshop: How about bringing your camera and capturing the scenery at the Kaipupu Wildlife Sanctuary. The bush clad hills are home to many of New Zealand’s unique native wildlife including tui, korimako (bellbird), piwakawaka (fantail), kereru (NZ woodpigeon), korora and with the views of the Marlborough Sounds you are bound to get some great photos.