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flag A major wildfire in New Zealand’s Tongariro National Park burned 3,000 hectares, destroyed alpine habitats, and prompted evacuations, but native ecosystems may regenerate as invasive weeds are cleared.

flag A massive wildfire burned 3,000 hectares of New Zealand’s Tongariro National Park, forcing evacuations and destroying sub-alpine and alpine habitats, but conservationists see potential for native regeneration as invasive weeds are cleared. flag The blaze, extinguished on November 16 after three days, spared underground plant life, supporting natural recovery. flag Officials plan long-term restoration focused on pest control for animals like hares and deer, with no immediate replanting. flag A temporary rāhui on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing was lifted, while a decade-long rāhui by Ngāti Hikairo ki Tongariro was imposed to protect recovering land.

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