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flag New Zealand is installing cameras to stop hikers from entering a dangerous, closed construction zone at Aoraki/Mount Cook.

flag New Zealand’s Department of Conservation is installing security cameras at Aoraki/Mount Cook’s Hooker Valley Track to deter visitors from entering a closed construction zone, where an 189-meter suspension bridge is being built. flag Despite clear warnings, up to 20 hikers daily ignore barriers, risking injury from explosives, heavy machinery, and eroding riverbanks. flag Workers have had to halt construction multiple times to escort people out, endangering staff and disrupting conservation efforts. flag DOC warns that trespassing harms fragile alpine ecosystems and may lead to trespass notices. flag Alternative scenic walks like Kea Point and Sealy Tarns are recommended, with updates available on the DOC website.

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