https://wellington.gen.nz/sanctuary https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2025/04/zealandia-tuatara-research More than 700 people from the Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington alumni community attended a friends and family event on Saturday 22 March. sanctuary tuatara conservation animals kelburn places vuw education Mon, 07 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2025/04/zealandia-tuatara-research Victoria University of Wellington 2025-04-07T00:00:00Z -41.2917079 174.7521904 Zealandia, Lake Road, Highbury, Wellington, Wellington Region, 6011, New Zealand https://www.pfw.org.nz/resources/news/putting-a-price-on-precious-native-species/ This article was originally written by our Board Chairperson Tim Pankhurst and published by The Post on 27 July 2024. See original article here. What price a tūī? A kākā? A kiwi? Ten bucks? A hundred? Or are they more likely priceless? In 2016, then-prime minister Sir John Key visited Zealandia to announce a… sanctuary conservation Sat, 27 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.pfw.org.nz/resources/news/putting-a-price-on-precious-native-species/ Predator Free Wellington 2024-07-27T00:00:00Z -41.2917079 174.7521904 Zealandia, Lake Road, Highbury, Wellington, Wellington Region, 6011, New Zealand https://ngaio.org.nz/wp2018/?p=1654 “When was the last time you heard the intricate melody of a tūī’s song? What about the sharp shriek of a kākā? If recently, that means all is going according to plan. Wellington is one of the few cities in … Continue reading → ngaio sanctuary places conservation communitygroups wcnhosted Fri, 28 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://ngaio.org.nz/wp2018/?p=1654 Ngaio Progressive Association 2024-06-28T00:00:00Z -41.2917079 174.7521904 Zealandia, Lake Road, Highbury, Wellington, Wellington Region, 6011, New Zealand https://www.whs.school.nz/weeklywrapup/the-wrap-up-weeks-3-4-term-1-2024/ Experience the energy from Rā Aroha as students signed up to sports and clubs for 2024. Find out about Year 12's visit to Zealandia, and look at careers opportunities for senior students. Why not consider hosting an International Student or signing up for free courses with the Community Education Centre. All this and more in this Wrap Up! sanctuary conservation secondary education Fri, 23 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.whs.school.nz/weeklywrapup/the-wrap-up-weeks-3-4-term-1-2024/ Wellington High School 2024-02-23T00:00:00Z -41.3002065 174.77512646827947 Wellington High School, Taranaki Street, Mount Cook, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://www.whs.school.nz/weeklywrapup/the-wrap-up-weeks-3-4-term-1-2024/ Experience the energy from Rā Aroha as students signed up to sports and clubs for 2024. Find out about Year 12's visit to Zealandia, and look at careers opportunities for senior students. Why not consider hosting an International Student or signing up for free courses with the Community Education Centre. All this and more in this Wrap Up! sanctuary conservation secondary education Fri, 23 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.whs.school.nz/weeklywrapup/the-wrap-up-weeks-3-4-term-1-2024/ Wellington High School 2024-02-23T00:00:00Z -41.3002065 174.77512646827947 Wellington High School, Taranaki Street, Mount Cook, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand http://brooklynscouts.org.nz/2023/10/bsg-visits-karori-west-scout-group/ Tonight we ventured into darkest suburbia to get to know our fellow Zealandia Jamboree Troop attendees. A number of ice-breaking activities and challenges were undertaken. Karori West’s more ‘senior’ scouts did a great job ensuring the night went well and … Continue reading → karori sanctuary places conservation brooklyn communitygroups scouts Thu, 05 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT http://brooklynscouts.org.nz/2023/10/bsg-visits-karori-west-scout-group/ Brooklyn Scout group 2023-10-05T00:00:00Z -41.3061377 174.76507298491072 Scout Hall, Harrison Street, Brooklyn, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6021, New Zealand http://brooklynscouts.org.nz/2023/10/zealandia-night-visit/ Scouts were challenged to stay focussed and quiet while out looking in the dark for Zealandia’s nocturnal wildlife sanctuary conservation brooklyn places communitygroups scouts Thu, 05 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT http://brooklynscouts.org.nz/2023/10/zealandia-night-visit/ Brooklyn Scout group 2023-10-05T00:00:00Z -41.3061377 174.76507298491072 Scout Hall, Harrison Street, Brooklyn, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6021, New Zealand https://karorihistory.org.nz/2023/06/13/a-summary-of-past-meetings-2010-2023/ December 2023 We had a great crowd turn out in December to hear Robin Skinner talk through his detailed research to trace a Māori pathway from Te Aro to the Kaiwharawhara Stream at Te Māra a Tāne / Zealandia. This once much-used thoroughfare passed through the present site of the university campus and suburban Kelburn, […] kelburn sanctuary places conservation karori communitygroups localhistory wcnhosted Tue, 13 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://karorihistory.org.nz/2023/06/13/a-summary-of-past-meetings-2010-2023/ Karori Historical Society 2023-06-13T00:00:00Z -41.2917079 174.7521904 Zealandia, Lake Road, Highbury, Wellington, Wellington Region, 6011, New Zealand https://www.innercitywellington.nz/latest-news/2023/5/4/did-you-know-there-are-free-shuttles-to-zealandia-and-to-the-zoo Saving money in the city The free Zoo shuttle leaves from outside Wellington Hospital Read more The free Zealandia shuttle picks up visitors from Wakefield Street and the top of the Cable Car Read more cablecar sanctuary zoo transport conservation animals communitygroups Thu, 04 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.innercitywellington.nz/latest-news/2023/5/4/did-you-know-there-are-free-shuttles-to-zealandia-and-to-the-zoo Inner-City Wellington 2023-05-04T00:00:00Z -41.3222154809263 174.784454842536 Wellington Zoological Gardens, Manchester Street, Melrose, Wellington, Wellington Region, 6021, New Zealand https://www.thorndon.org.nz/zealandia-needs-your-help/ Amid the pandemic Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne continues to transform Wellington, caring for translocated species and breathing life into our forests and skies. Wildlife hasn’t noticed an upheaval over the last two years, but our main source of income has. Zealandia relies on visitation to fund our conservation work, but with people staying at […] covid-19 sanctuary health conservation thorndon places communitygroups Thu, 24 Mar 2022 22:29:32 GMT https://www.thorndon.org.nz/zealandia-needs-your-help/ Thorndon Residents Assocation 2022-03-24T22:29:32Z -41.2917079 174.7521904 Zealandia, Lake Road, Highbury, Wellington, Wellington Region, 6011, New Zealand https://eyeofthefish.org/ika-rere/ It’s wonderful to see that the dreams of East by West Ferries have come true, with the launching of the Ika Rere, the brand new electric ferry that will ply its way from Wellington to Eastbourne and back. It is a striking design, with the twin prows of the catamaran almost vertical for chopping through the waves of the harbour, and a vibrant acqua / turquoise colour scheme all over, tying in with the branding of Meridian, electric company / weather forecast sponsor. sanctuary electric-vehicles ferry conservation transport architecture blogs Sun, 16 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT https://eyeofthefish.org/ika-rere/ Eye of the Fish 2022-01-16T00:00:00Z -41.2917079 174.7521904 Zealandia, Lake Road, Highbury, Wellington, Wellington Region, 6011, New Zealand https://blog.tepapa.govt.nz/2021/07/16/the-100-year-moth-project-spotting-species-in-the-sanctuary/ One hundred years ago, Wellington naturalist George Hudson walked the forest near his home – now Zealandia wildlife sanctuary – in search of fascinating New Zealand insects. sanctuary conservation museumsandgalleries art blogs te-papa Fri, 16 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT https://blog.tepapa.govt.nz/2021/07/16/the-100-year-moth-project-spotting-species-in-the-sanctuary/ Te Papa's blog 2021-07-16T00:00:00Z -41.2917079 174.7521904 Zealandia, Lake Road, Mitchelltown, Highbury, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6012, New Zealand https://www.upstream.org.nz/2020/06/13/upstream-pest-control/ Bellbird is the pest animal trapping group for Upstream – Friends of Central Park. The purpose of the group is to remove pest animals from Central Park so that it becomes a safe haven in the bird corridor across Wellington, spreading from Zealandia, across Polhill Gully and Tanera Gully through to Central Park. We use traps baited with Pics Peanut Butter (thanks… Read more sanctuary conservation communitygroups Sat, 13 Jun 2020 09:24:56 GMT https://www.upstream.org.nz/2020/06/13/upstream-pest-control/ Upstream: Friends of Central Park 2020-06-13T09:24:56Z -41.300425000000004 174.76684442103948 Central Park, Aro Valley, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand https://wtmc.org.nz/uncategorized/presidents-report-may-2020/ I hope you’re all staying safe and well, and are able to get out on some tracks now that we’re at Level 2. I’ve managed a few walks on my local steps, some with my pack and my trusty boots, and including a wonderful morning recently around the Zealandia Fenceline with two other club members. ... Read more sanctuary conservation sport wcnhosted Thu, 28 May 2020 09:02:44 GMT https://wtmc.org.nz/uncategorized/presidents-report-may-2020/ Wellington Tramping and Mountainneering Club 2020-05-28T09:02:44Z -41.2917079 174.7521904 Zealandia, Lake Road, Highbury, Wellington, Wellington Region, 6011, New Zealand https://wtmc.org.nz/trip-report/zealandia-boundary-fence/ We met at 8 am by the carpark opposite 31 Waiapu Road. Maj-Britt suggested an early start to avoid any overcrowding on the trail. Also, the weather forecast was not great and we hoped to get around the loop before the bad weather arrived. As it turned out we were only three so it was ... Read more art sanctuary conservation sport wcnhosted Tue, 26 May 2020 08:00:00 GMT https://wtmc.org.nz/trip-report/zealandia-boundary-fence/ Wellington Tramping and Mountainneering Club 2020-05-26T08:00:00Z -41.2917079 174.7521904 Zealandia, Lake Road, Highbury, Wellington, Wellington Region, 6011, New Zealand https://www.pfw.org.nz/news/new-research-shows-health-benefits-for-wellingtons-backyard-trappers/ Time spent involved in backyard and reserve trapping is improving the health of Wellingtonians. Researcher Dr Danielle Shanahan from Zealandia's Centre for People and Nature surveyed 1200 Wellington residents, and found that levels of depression, anxiety and stress are lower in people who spend more time in… health sanctuary people wellington conservation blogs Mon, 13 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT https://www.pfw.org.nz/news/new-research-shows-health-benefits-for-wellingtons-backyard-trappers/ Predator Free Wellington 2020-04-13T00:00:00Z -41.2917079 174.7521904 Zealandia, Lake Road, Highbury, Wellington, Wellington Region, 6011, New Zealand https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2020/02/zealandia-new-continent Fresh evidence of how the continent of Zealandia was created has been published by an international team of scientists co-led by Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington’s Professor Rupert Sutherland. sanctuary conservation kelburn places vuw education Thu, 06 Feb 2020 20:28:23 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2020/02/zealandia-new-continent Victoria University of Wellington 2020-02-06T20:28:23Z -41.2917079 174.7521904 Zealandia, Lake Road, Highbury, Wellington, Wellington Region, 6011, New Zealand http://www.gw.govt.nz/world-wetlands-day-celebrated-at-zealandia/ Locals got the chance to learn more about the freshwater in their own back yard thanks to a World Wetlands Day event at ZEALANDIA on Sunday 2 February. sanctuary conservation government regional-council Tue, 04 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gw.govt.nz/world-wetlands-day-celebrated-at-zealandia/ Greater Wellington Regional Council 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z -41.2917079 174.7521904 Zealandia, Lake Road, Highbury, Wellington, Wellington Region, 6011, New Zealand http://www.gw.govt.nz/zealandia-book-celebrates-the-valley-that-changed-a-nation/ One of the founders of Wellington’s beloved ZEALANDIA Eco-sanctuary, Jim Lynch, gave a talk at the Greater Wellington Regional Council on Thursday discussing how the ambitious idea came to life, and his new book ZEALANDIA: The Valley that Changed a Nation. sanctuary conservation government regional-council Fri, 31 Jan 2020 00:30:00 GMT http://www.gw.govt.nz/zealandia-book-celebrates-the-valley-that-changed-a-nation/ Greater Wellington Regional Council 2020-01-31T00:30:00Z -41.2917079 174.7521904 Zealandia, Lake Road, Highbury, Wellington, Wellington Region, 6011, New Zealand http://www.gw.govt.nz/titipounamu-chicks-hatched-at-zealandia/ Tītipounamu chicks have hatched at ZEALANDIA, a great start for the hopeful establishment of a viable population of Aotearoa’s smallest native bird in Wellington. sanctuary conservation government regional-council Thu, 24 Oct 2019 23:00:00 GMT http://www.gw.govt.nz/titipounamu-chicks-hatched-at-zealandia/ Greater Wellington Regional Council 2019-10-24T23:00:00Z -41.2917079 174.7521904 Zealandia, Lake Road, Highbury, Wellington, Wellington Region, 6011, New Zealand http://www.gw.govt.nz/titipounamu-at-home-in-zealandia/ The translocated tītipounamu are at home in ZEALANDIA ecosanctuary. sanctuary conservation government regional-council Fri, 06 Sep 2019 02:00:00 GMT http://www.gw.govt.nz/titipounamu-at-home-in-zealandia/ Greater Wellington Regional Council 2019-09-06T02:00:00Z -41.2917079 174.7521904 Zealandia, Lake Road, Highbury, Wellington, Wellington Region, 6011, New Zealand http://www.whs.school.nz/weeklywrapup/weekly-wrap-up-term-1-week-5/ Important Dates for Term 1 Monday 5 March – Friday 9 March: Noho marae for 9 Riley and 9 Royal whānau Monday 5 March – Friday 9 March: ERO visiting WHS Wednesday 7 March: Western Zone Athletics Thursday 15 March: College Sport Wellington Athletics Day (Western Zones) Thursday 29 March: Learning Conversations Friday 30 March – Tuesday 3 April (includes Tuesday): Easter break Term Dates 2018   Ambassador Gwen Palmer-Steeds Gwen Palmer – Steeds  is one of only six students from the Wellington Region to be selected by Zealandia for the Senior Ambassador Programme. Ranger, Sue Lum notes that “The calibre of applicants was extremely high and it was a privilege to meet such passionate and articulate young people during the interview process.” Gwen and her sister Ursula have established WHS’ first eco group through the Jane Goodall Institute Roots and Shoots program. They have invited speakers to WHS and organized a group of students to attend the Predator Control Workshop at EBIS on Thursday 1st March. Their latest initiative is to reduce and replace the use of wasteful plastic bags through direct action at school and in the community (using Boomerang Bags see below). We are fortunate to have such eco leaders and conservation minded students in our school and whanau. sanctuary conservation secondary education Fri, 02 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMT http://www.whs.school.nz/weeklywrapup/weekly-wrap-up-term-1-week-5/ Wellington High School 2018-03-02T00:00:00Z -41.3002065 174.77512646827947 Wellington High School, Taranaki Street, Mount Cook, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand http://wellingtonista.com/2016/06/07/mushroom-mushroom/ Last week Zealandia published a glorious little photo-essay An Enchantment of Fungi, alerting us to the fact that after a long dry summer, the recent rains have brought forth a rich crop of fungal fruiting bodies. sanctuary conservation blogs featured Mon, 06 Jun 2016 00:00:00 GMT http://wellingtonista.com/2016/06/07/mushroom-mushroom/ The Wellingtonista 2016-06-06T00:00:00Z -41.2917079 174.7521904 Zealandia, Lake Road, Highbury, Wellington, Wellington Region, 6011, New Zealand http://wccwatch.wordpress.com/2013/10/25/shock-as-more-people-visit-zealandia-when-admission-prices-cut/ The Wellingtonian report: Zealandia enjoyed a bumper weekend after drastically reducing its admission prices. Zealandia marketing and sales manager Peter Laurenson announced last Thursday that the cost of an adult […] sanctuary conservation elections2010 local-body-elections featured wcc government Thu, 24 Oct 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://wccwatch.wordpress.com/2013/10/25/shock-as-more-people-visit-zealandia-when-admission-prices-cut/ WCC Watch 2013-10-24T00:00:00Z -41.2917079 174.7521904 Zealandia, Lake Road, Highbury, Wellington, Wellington Region, 6011, New Zealand http://wellingtonista.com/2012/04/12/a-visit-to-zealandia/ Over Easter, the weather suddenly went all settled and warm. sanctuary conservation blogs featured Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://wellingtonista.com/2012/04/12/a-visit-to-zealandia/ The Wellingtonista 2012-04-12T00:00:00Z -41.2917079 174.7521904 Zealandia, Lake Road, Highbury, Wellington, Wellington Region, 6011, New Zealand http://wccwatch.wordpress.com/2011/03/22/morrison-zealandia-a-bottomless-pit/ Interesting story in the Dom Post today, it looks like the Zealandia board are going to go crawling back to council asking for up to $700,000 in extra funding. wcc sanctuary government conservation elections2010 local-body-elections featured Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://wccwatch.wordpress.com/2011/03/22/morrison-zealandia-a-bottomless-pit/ WCC Watch 2011-03-21T00:00:00Z -41.2917079 174.7521904 Zealandia, Lake Road, Highbury, Wellington, Wellington Region, 6011, New Zealand http://wccwatch.wordpress.com/2011/01/07/zealandia-the-sky-has-not-fallen/ It’s been almost a year since the rebranding, opening of the visitor’s centre and hefty ticket price increases at the Karori Sanctuary, now know as Zealandia (brand guidelines be damned – I refuse to use all caps). karori sanctuary places conservation elections2010 local-body-elections featured wcc government Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://wccwatch.wordpress.com/2011/01/07/zealandia-the-sky-has-not-fallen/ WCC Watch 2011-01-06T00:00:00Z -41.2917079 174.7521904 Zealandia, Lake Road, Highbury, Wellington, Wellington Region, 6011, New Zealand http://wellingtonista.com/2010/10/14/zealandia-is-freelandia/ This weekend – 16 and 17 October, admission to Zealandia is free! Admission to Wellington’s world-first wildlife sanctuary, ZEALANDIA, is free for all locals this Saturday and Sunday! We are now 15 years into an incredible journey to restore a corner of NZ as closely as possible to the way it was before humans arrived. sanctuary conservation blogs featured Wed, 13 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://wellingtonista.com/2010/10/14/zealandia-is-freelandia/ The Wellingtonista 2010-10-13T00:00:00Z -41.2917079 174.7521904 Zealandia, Lake Road, Highbury, Wellington, Wellington Region, 6011, New Zealand http://wellingtonista.com/super-fry Stephen Fry, actor, author, wit and geek, is on his way to dear sweet Wellington and we are rather excited! He's coming to Aotearoa New Zealand to film some bits for a BBC series he's presenting, Another Chance To See, where he's travelling the world, checking up on endangered species. While he's in Wellington, he'll be visiting the Karori Wildlife Sanctuary to see how the kakapo is doing (rather karori sanctuary places conservation blogs featured Mon, 29 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://wellingtonista.com/super-fry The Wellingtonista 2008-12-29T00:00:00Z -41.2917079 174.7521904 Zealandia, Lake Road, Highbury, Wellington, Wellington Region, 6011, New Zealand http://wellurban.blogspot.com/2007/09/all-at-sea.html I'm disappointed by the outcome of the Environment Court decision that rejected the Marine Education Centre at Te Raekaihau Point. I've never been a hard-core supporter of the project, but I was convinced that for the particular vision the proponents had in mind, there was no better site. marineeducationcentre sanctuary issues conservation blogs Tue, 25 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://wellurban.blogspot.com/2007/09/all-at-sea.html WellUrban 2007-09-25T00:00:00Z -41.2917079 174.7521904 Zealandia, Lake Road, Highbury, Wellington, Wellington Region, 6011, New Zealand