Catlins Lake News Today

The public are being asked to assist with sightings of two rare and elusive wetland birds as part of a wider wetland bird project, following discoveries from the start of a multi-agency bird survey across numerous Otago wetlands. Both the Otago matuku-hūrepo ...

Pacific Scoop provides news and views from the Pacific and New Zealand

The place Perched high upon a hill with postcard-worthy views of Catlins Lake and the wild Pacific Ocean beyond, it’s no surprise its namesake birds, and the Burgess family, chose this as their home. Built four years ago on land above their previous cottage home of 16 years, the accommodation is at the heart of the family’s sprawling 1400-acre sheep and beef farm. A 15-minute scenic drive from the town of Owaka and with incredible views in every direction, it’s hard to top this place...