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• Stewart Island Residents Launch $1M Fundraiser to Keep Seniors on Rakiura

  Published: Apr 17, 2026

  Section: Property Investment

  The Stewart Island Seniors Cottage Trust is seeking an additional $1 million to construct specialized housing for elderly residents in Oban, aiming to prevent forced relocations to...

• Costly Commutes and Nursing "Superheroes": The Struggle for Healthcare on Rakiura

  Published: Apr 15, 2026

  Section: AXL News

  Health New Zealand (Te Whatu Ora) has launched a review into medical services on Rakiura/Stewart Island after a community survey highlighted the severe financial and emotional toll...

• Escalating Tensions on Rakiura as Conservation Staff Face Weekly Abuse

  Published: Apr 11, 2026

  Section: Environment

  The Department of Conservation (DOC) has revealed a significant spike in security incidents on Rakiura Stewart Island, with staff members now logging approximately one incident eve...