Matakohe - Limestone Island in Whangarei Harbour, was once the site of Matakohe pa, with extensive kumara gardens. Later ‘Limestone Island’ was home to a cement works, one of the earliest industrial … [Read More...] about Near-barren island transformed to harbour sanctuary
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Breeding season underway for yellow-eyed penguins – 2019 Bird of the Year
It's 'all go' for yellow-eyed penguins - 2019 Bird of the Year - and those who help protect them. ‘Penguin Season’ is underway in Otago and Southland as staff and volunteers from the Yellow-Eyed Penguin Trust search for this year’s nests in North … [Read More...] about Breeding season underway for yellow-eyed penguins – 2019 Bird of the Year
Latest schools to join our PF Schools programme
From Northland to Southland, in big and small towns and cities, schools across Aotearoa are putting up their hands to be kaitiaki of their playgrounds and local environments. Meet the 20 latest Predator Free Schools and find out how they intend … [Read More...] about Latest schools to join our PF Schools programme
Predator Free Whiriwhiri forms to halt return of possums and rats
When software developer, Andy Saunders, returned from the UK a few years ago, he bought a property in Whiriwhiri, a stone’s throw from where he grew up in North West Waikato. Andy Saunders with some of the local Rat Rangers (and Louie the beagle.) … [Read More...] about Predator Free Whiriwhiri forms to halt return of possums and rats
Southland couple committed to helping children learn about nature
It’s been 6 years since Southland Community Nursery near Invercargill, opened its Education Centre and in that time thousands of people – particularly school children – have visited the property, explored the restoration area via the gravel tracks, … [Read More...] about Southland couple committed to helping children learn about nature
Extinct birds on show in digital art exhibition
Seen any extinct New Zealand birds at the shopping mall recently? Or maybe you spotted one while passing through Wellington Airport… Haast's Eagle. Harpagornis moorei. From the series: Extinct Birds of New Zealand., 2005, by Paul Martinson. … [Read More...] about Extinct birds on show in digital art exhibition