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Help protect endangered species by protecting the fence
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- Zealandia’s iconic fence is designed to keep mammalian predators out of the sanctuary but is being compromised by items on the outside of the fence being left leaning against it. We've had ...
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Media release: Wellington’s population of threatened native bird (takahē) doubles
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- Wellington 30 August 2023: The Wellington city population of a rare native bird has doubled this week, with Wellington ecosanctuary Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne welcoming a new pair of takahē on 28 ...
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Wellington Central takahē population set to double
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- Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne are welcoming two new takahē on 28 August 2023. Bendigo (6 years, male) and Waitaa (3 years, female) are coming from Burwood Takahē Breeding Centre, and we're working ...
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Action at home: A safe haven for lizards
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- Zealandia member and wildlife photographer, Holly Neill, is an avid conservationist who found a love for New Zealand wildlife while learning to photograph birds at Zealandia. After moving to Kāpiti, ...
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A marshy makeover
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- The conservation team have been busy planting a variety of grasses and rushes on the wetland lawn as well as in the wetland itself – a fun but muddy task! The species planted on the lawn were ...
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Urban Biodiversity: Why it matters
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- For too long nature in Aotearoa New Zealand was confined to far-away places and offshore islands. From the very first attempted translocation of kākāpō in the late 1800s, moving species away ...
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Kākā friendly predator control
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- One of the big challenges in predator control is the balance between catching the critters that you’re aiming for, while excluding the species that you don’t want to catch. Alongside staff from ...
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From Pines to Podocarps: Embracing Change in Zealandia's Restoration Journey
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- From July 17-26, you may hear chainsaws in the valley. This is due to work happening on Valley View track to remove 30 exotic trees. This work is part of our next phase of restoration in the valley ...
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Changing the Current: Fish Passage in Aotearoa
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- Imagine you’re heading home for the day. There is a lovely stretch of bush to walk through to get there. Even though it is a hot day, there are plenty of shaded places to stop to have a drink or a ...
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Conservation in Cities. What Motivates Participation?
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- The survival and success of native animals in urban environments contributes not only to species conservation but also provides human residents with valuable nature experiences. However, cities can ...
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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
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- 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!
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- 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
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- 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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Freshwater Fun These School Holidays
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Actions for the Awa
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- 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
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- 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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Expert Bird Watching
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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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Maher Tours
- The Maher family has organised tours from Wellington since 1952. W P Maher tours specialise in escorted tours for mature travellers who are young at heart.
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New Zealand Bus Tours
- Hop-on hop-off NZ backpacker bus service goes well off the beaten track for local culture and alternative activities – and unlike an ordinary New Zealand bus tour you have the option to get off and stay longer in any place.
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The Hutt Valley
- The Hutt Valley is home to unique visitor experiences and accessible outdoor recreation just 15 minutes from downtown Wellington City.
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Walk Wellington
- Guided walking tours in Wellington city. Walk Wellington is run co-operatively by a team of trained and experienced guides. Each guide has their own particular interests (for example history, the arts, shopping) and all are trained to give an absolutely, positively, fantastic general introduction to New Zealand’s capital city. All guides are passionate Wellingtonians and love to have a chance to show off their home town.
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Wellington's Official Tourism Website
- Welcome to the official tourism website of Wellington, the capital city of New Zealand. Here you'll find all the information you need to plan a holiday or short break in New Zealand's hottest urban destination.
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Zealandia
- Experience New Zealand's unique and endangered native animals living wild in our unique fenced safe haven, less than 10 minutes from central Wellington. One of your best chances of seeing kiwi, tuatara and many other iconic species outside of captivity!
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Tourism Feeds
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Zealandia HTTPS
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- Latest Item: 4 Sep 2023
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Zealandia news
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- Latest Item: 30 Oct 2015
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Zealandia feed
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- Latest Item: 6 Jun 2016
- Broken XML - needs the white space to be trimmed.
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Zealandia blog feed
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- Latest Item: 6 Jun 2016
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Tourism Wellington media releases
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