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Risks associated with one of the country’s most popular walking tracks are being overstated by the Department of Conservation, says a Coromandel residents...

The Coromandel's getting an early Christmas, with State Highway 25A opening three months ahead of schedule. But holding back their cheers are some in Cathedral Cove, who will miss out on the usual summer trade. The Department of Conservation closed the walking track to Cathedral Cove after extreme weather in January and February, which caused up to 180 landslides and rock falls in the area. Reporter Louise Ternouth and Camera Operator Marika Khabazi have the story.

By Marika Khabazi and Louise Ternouth of RNZ The Coromandel is getting an early Christmas, with State Highway 25A opening three months ahead of schedule ....

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