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Tīeke – legendary teller of fortunes and guardian of treasure

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Tīeke have a legendary reputation as guardians, weather-predictors, fortune-tellers and guides, although their saddle-like markings are said to be a sign that they once displeased Māui-pōtiki and were marked when he grabbed them with a hot hand and singed their feathers. North Island Saddleback … [Read more...] about Tīeke – legendary teller of fortunes and guardian of treasure

Predator control — what you can and can’t do right now

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Many of you may be wondering what you can and can’t do to protect our native wildlife throughout the lockdown period. So we thought we would summarise this for you. For up to date information on the COVID-19 response see the Government website. Predator Free Lyall Bay. If you are involved … [Read more...] about Predator control — what you can and can’t do right now

Elwyn Welch – a man, his bantams and a tale of takahē

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Elwyn Welch was a Wairarapa farmer who loved birds. Most people have probably never heard of him, but back in the 1950s, he and his specially trained bantam hens had a vital role to play in the conservation and breeding of the recently rediscovered takahē. Elwyn and the bantams were recruited for a … [Read more...] about Elwyn Welch – a man, his bantams and a tale of takahē

Near-barren island transformed to harbour sanctuary

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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 sites in Whangarei and founded in 1856. Then, after the cement works was abandoned, limestone was … [Read more...] about Near-barren island transformed to harbour sanctuary

Breeding season underway for yellow-eyed penguins – 2019 Bird of the Year

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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 Otago, Otago Peninsula and the Catlins. Trust … [Read more...] about Breeding season underway for yellow-eyed penguins – 2019 Bird of the Year

Predator Free Whiriwhiri forms to halt return of possums and rats

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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.) The trees beyond have resident long tailed … [Read more...] about Predator Free Whiriwhiri forms to halt return of possums and rats