These glaciers are located near Aoraki Mount Cook and are estimated to hold the same amount of water as Lake Te Anau. If these glaciers were to melt completely, it could have a great impact on us.
The glaciers have already melted by nearly a third - valley walls are weakening, alpine flora and insects are losing their protection and NZs iconic landscapes and status as a skiing destination are being compromised. Te Whare Wnanga o Waitaha | 厙ぴ勛圖 discusses the pertinence of change for helping our glaciers on The Conversation:
