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The Waiata of Wellington
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- Vibrant, unique manu/bird song greets me every time I step out my front door and is a hallmark of home. Whenever I am out of Whanganui-a-Tara/Wellington, it is one of the things I miss the most. ...
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Media Release: Lost fish species released at Zealandia to help restore freshwater ecosystem; a first for NZ
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- Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne welcomes a new fish species to its waters – a fish that plays a unique role in the freshwater ecosystem. From Friday 12 May, 160 toitoi/common bully ( Gobiomorphus ...
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A message from our Board Chair - Phillip Meyer
- Zealandia
- As the Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne Board Chair, it is my pleasure to let our members know that a variation to our trust deed has been approved by the Trust Board, the Guardians, and Wellington City ...
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Geckos, Cryptic Creatures
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- Aotearoa is known for having a large diversity of manu/birds; however, it is also the land of the mokomoko/lizards. The most species-rich group of mokomoko worldwide are geckos – who are fascinating ...
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Toitoi Translocation
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- In mid-April we are welcoming a new ika/fish species, the toitoi/common bully (Gobiomorphus cotidianus) to Zealandia to Roto Māhanga their new home. Toitoi are a common species across Aotearoa New ...
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Tanglewood House - coming soon!
- Zealandia
- We are very excited that the building of Tanglewood House has finally begun. This long awaited project will compliment our existing buildings and provide Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne staff, volunteers, ...
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Hidden Depths of Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne lakes
- Zealandia
- Image credit: Janice McKenna At Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne we want to fix entire ecosystems, not just bring individual species back. No species or ecosystem exists in isolation, they ...
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Actions for the Awa
- Zealandia
- Have you ever felt refreshed or invigorated after spending time near or in an awa/river? It is a sensory experience; the chuckling sounds of flowing water, the earthy scent of riverside undergrowth, ...
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Don’t Judge A Bird By Its Feathers
- Zealandia
- Over the next few months, you may see fewer birds around or some looking a bit worse for the wear – our residents, the tākahe pair Nio and Orbell, for example, are looking quite shabby at present. ...
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Will they stay or will they shag off?
- Zealandia
- Written by Chris Gee (volunteer and boat skipper) and Ellen Irwin (Lead Ranger, Conservation) Cover image credit: Janice McKenna In 2021, Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne carried out a ...
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Expert Bird Watching
- Zealandia
- LISTEN Chances are if you're a Zealandia member you are already a bit of a bird nerd - but do you want some tips to get even better at spotting them? Check out this interview by our ...
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The Kidneys of Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne
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- Kūkūwai/wetlands are either permanently or intermittently wet areas and an important taonga/treasure of Aotearoa. In the last 150 years, over 90% of Aotearoa’s kūkūwai have been lost. Much of this ...
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Restoring Roto Kawau
- Zealandia
- In 2021, Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne embarked on an ambitious operation to remove around 22,000 exotic perch from Roto Kawau, the lower reservoir. We have outlined this project in an operational ...
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Summer Sanctuary Late Nights
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- We're staying open a little later this summer! Every Thursday between 12th January until 23rd February the sanctuary will be open until 7pm giving you more time to make the most of the sunshine ...
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A Very Aotearoa Christmas
- Zealandia
- While the other side of the world hunkers down for winter, and carols about snowmen and freezing temperatures ring out in shops, having Christmas in summertime can feel a bit out of place. But there ...
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Top 10 ways to "take it all in" this summer
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- This summer, we're encouraging you to explore further into the sanctuary and take notice of things you may not normally see, hear or feel. Take time to explore tracks you've never walked ...
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Media release: Local environmental restoration project gets global support: Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne teams up with GHD
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- Wellington 28 November 2022: A project to protect and restore one of Wellington’s most precious waterways, the Kaiwharawhara catchment, is receiving a boost in support from an internationally ...
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Get Outdoors Week 2022
- Zealandia
- This week is Get Outdoors Week, and we are stoked to be part of the fun. This week is all about outdoor recreation to connect with nature and enjoy the environment around us. We are encouraging you ...
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Take it all in
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- This summer, we're encouraging you to explore further into the sanctuary and take notice of things you may not normally see or hear. Take time to explore tracks you've never walked before, look ...
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Wilbur Dovey - Voices of the Kaiwharawhara
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- Wilbur Dovey is an Ōtari-Wilton’s Bush volunteer who has over 50 years of family history in the park, and has spent the last 16 years restoring native bush. On a walk along the ...
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Jim Tait and Kathy Ombler - Voices of the Kaiwharawhara
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- Jim Tait and Kathy Ombler are Ōtari-Wilton’s Bush volunteers protecting native birds one rat trap at a time. Jim checks a rat trap on the Kaiwharawhara Trail in Otari-Wilton’s bush, ...
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Terese McLeod - Voices of the Kaiwharawhara
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- Terese McLeod is a mana whenua nature advocate who is leading a first of its kind campaign to grant the Kaiwharawhara Awa legal personhood. Terese McLeod. Photo: Stuff Limited ...
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William Woods - Voices of the Kaiwharawhara
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- William Woods is a business leader at CentrePort engaging both employees and school children in restoring the Kaiwharawhara estuary. William Woods, Wellingtonian and CentrePort ...
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25% off at Zealandia Store - Members Exclusive
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- Whether shopping for yourself, or getting your Christmas shopping done early, it's a great time to shop local at the Zealandia Store. Zealandia Members will receive 25% off purchases at the ...
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Ka tangi te wharauroa, ko ngā karere a mahuru
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- “Ka tangi te wharauroa, ko ngā karere a mahuru - If the shining cuckoo cries, it is the messenger of spring” At around this time each year many people listen out for the call of the ...
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Planting in Zealandia
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- During September, a small group of hardy rangers and volunteers trekked out to the very far south end of the valley to plant podocarps and other key plant species, including mataī, nīkau, hīnau, and ...
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Collective action to eradicate rats and mustelids from a large, peopled landscape: A social-ecological approach
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- Read the latest report by Zealandia Centre for People and Nature researchers, Dr Julie Whitburn and Dr Danielle Shanahan about the social-ecological approach of Predator Free Wellington. ...
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To feed or not to feed: Bringing birds to your backyard
- Zealandia
- After a wet and wild winter, Tama-nui-te-rā is finally gracing us with his presence and it’s beginning to feel like spring! With spring, comes bird visitors to your garden who are looking for ...
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Love is in the air
- Zealandia
- The sun is out, the puawānanga/clematis is blooming, and love is in the air -- amongst toutouwai, or North Island robins, that is. In the last few weeks, you may have heard toutouwai singing. ...
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