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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's sixteen-day tour of Australia, Fiji, Tonga and New Zealand came to a close this afternoon with engagements in Rotorua.

Harry and Meghan visited Rainbow Springs to learn more about the centre’s kiwi breeding programme. Kiwi, which are New Zealand’s national bird, have become increasingly endangered in recent years, and Harry and Meghan had the opportunity to meet conservationists working to protect the species. 

Meghan and Harry enjoyed a visit to a kiwi bird hatchery where they got to name a pair of the birds and meet conservationists protecting the species.

Guided by Kiwi for Kiwi's Michelle Impey and Rainbow Springs husbandry manager Emma Bean, the royal couple went behind the scenes of the hatchery - where a kiwi chick hatched just minutes before their arrival.

The couple named the three-day old chicks, one from the Coromandel, one from Taranaki, Koha, meaning gift, and Tihei, from the Māori saying 'tihei mauriora' meaning 'the sneeze of life'.

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Meghan looked elegant in a gorgeous ensemble by Givenchy. A fitted crew neck sweater was teamed with a multi-toned pleated skirt. The shades of blue, indigo and black made for a striking combination.

Meghan wore her Manolo Blahnik BB pumps in navy suede.

Meghan accessorised with the Boh Runga Discologo Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern gave her.

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@lmt wrote:

The Duke and Duchess have arrived in Rotorua, New Zealand for the final day of their mammoth first royal tour as a married couple. 

Harry and Meghan will spend the last day of the 16-day regional tour in the central North Island town taking in the local culture and nature.

The sound of a conch shell signalled the start of the welcome ceremony at Te Papaiouru for the royal couple before a powerful haka on the shores of Lake Rotorua.

In sparkling weather, the best of the New Zealand leg of the tour, both were adorned in traditional korowai or woven cloaks. 

Meghan watched on as a number of speeches were read out, welcoming the couple to Rotorua .

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Meghan wears a traditional Maori cloak made from pheasant feathers to protect her during pregnancy .

 

The royal couple were given a traditional welcome or powhiri when they arrived in Rotorua.

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Thank you so much for posting all the lovely pictures.  I really enjoy them

[magicmoodz]

 @lmt @greeneyedlady

Thanks to both of you for taking time to post all the pictures of Harry and Meghan's tour. It has been fun to check in everyday and drool over Meghan's outfits and SHOES!

This tour has been an eyeopener showing just how demanding (and dare I say tedious) royal responsibilities can be, especially early on in a pregnancy. Meghan must be exhausted.

And as someone nursing the mother lode of all colds (yes, I become overly dramatic when sick🤒), I shudder at the thought of exposure to all those people--not only hand to hand contact but rubbing noses!

[Greeneyedlady21]

They ended their tour walking through a redwood forest, including a suspension bridge walk. Meghan appeared comfortable, while Harry appeared tense on the bridge. I'm with Harry, no way...I have a huge phobia about those things.

Meghan wore her Mother jeans, the blue sweater from the Givenchy outfit, and a coat from the Norwegian brand Norrona

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For their final engagement of the Royal Tour, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited Redwoods Treewalk Rotorua. The treewalk is a 700m-long walkway of suspension bridges between 117-year-old Redwood trees. 

The forest is also the home to a thriving mountain biking community that draws people of all ages to the Redwoods. 

Harry and Meghan were escorted up a wooden track that spiraled to a platform nine metres above the ground, where they admired hanging wooden lanterns and received an explanation from staff.

Harry and Meghan on a "living deck" that provided a birds-eye view of the crowd and contained a sign about how the redwoods thick bark protects against insects and fire, aiding its longevity.

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Harry and Meghan paused to take in the stunning scenery of the New Zealand forest.

They stopped to hear about the importance of mountain biking to the Rotorua and national economy from local residents who make use of the forest's trails.

In front of a natural spring, the royal couple spoke to local mountain bikers who use the beautiful forest trails.

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For a walk through the trees in New Zealand, Meghan wore a stylish jacket by Norrøna, their Oslo model. It's believed that Meghan borrowed Harry's jacket.

Mother Denim 'Looker' Skinny Jeans

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[CANDLEQUEEN]

@lmt. Thank you so much for all of the wonderful photos. It was so nice to follow them, and get a bit pof a reprieve from the horrible news in our nation, so a big huge Thank-you!!!!!! I also agree I bet they can't wait to get home and relax and get some much needed rest!

[faeriemoon]

That was a really long tour.  They must be so happy to be (or at least on their way) home.