Feature interview: Kahurangi National Park and why it should be preserved

At the top of the South Island lies Kahurangi National Park and surrounding areas, home to a variety of plants and animals found nowhere else on the planet. Kahurangi means precious; To be recognized by awards and accolades, writer Dave Hansford wants all New Zealanders to understand why the biodiversity and beauty of this region is so valuable and treasured. His new work is more than a coffee table book with stunning photographs of landscapes and wildlife. This is a call to protect this sacred and wild land from the political, economic and social forces that threaten its future. The book is called Kahurangi: The Nature of Kahurangi National Park and North West Nelson.