On any one day over summer there can be 1500 holiday-makers resident at the Hahei Holiday Resort in the Coromandel. General Manager, Grant Kilby describes it as being “a cruise ship on land”. And just like any ocean-going cruise ship, there’s a lot of work that goes on … [Read More...] about Rat traps and weta hotels help wildlife at Hahei
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Tamahunga Trappers look out for rare plants as well as wildlife
It’s not just native birds that the Tamahunga Trappers are keen to protect. There’s a native iris growing in their reserve that isn’t found anywhere else in the world. “One of our members is a keen amateur botanist and we keep a list of any … [Read More...] about Tamahunga Trappers look out for rare plants as well as wildlife
PekaPeka bird feeder is a winner for its Dunedin designers
Harvey Penfold is a product design student, in his final year at Otago Polytech, Tahu Mackenzie is LEOTC (Learning Experiences Outside the Classroom) Education Officer at Orokonui Ecosanctuary just north of Dunedin and together they’ve designed an … [Read More...] about PekaPeka bird feeder is a winner for its Dunedin designers
Ruakuri’s unique karst landscape benefits from zero rat density
The Ruakuri Scenic Reserve, which includes New Zealand’s internationally renowned Ruakuri Cave, is an epic example of cave and karst landscape and sanctuary to New Zealand's endemic and vulnerable fauna and flora, including long-tailed bats and bush … [Read More...] about Ruakuri’s unique karst landscape benefits from zero rat density
Trials test feasibility of removing pigs, cats and mice from Auckland Island
Trials are in full swing down in the Southern Ocean exploring whether it’s possible to rid Auckland Island of its three remaining introduced predators – pigs, cats and mice. Following the successful eradication of mice from Antipodes Island, … [Read More...] about Trials test feasibility of removing pigs, cats and mice from Auckland Island
Lego kākāpō design needs 10,000 supporters
University student Hayden P. is a Lego enthusiast with a passion for New Zealand birds. If his latest Lego design – a kākāpō – reaches 10,000 supporters on the Lego Ideas website then the design will be considered for commercial release as an … [Read More...] about Lego kākāpō design needs 10,000 supporters