From Northland to the Catlins, thousands of Kiwis give up their homes, gardens, and time to help the Danaus plexippus butterfly, more commonly known as the monarch butterfly.

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Written and read by Nikki Macdonald

Produced by Jen Black

Audio editing by Connor Scott

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