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Top 10 ways to "take it all in" this summer 7 December 2022

Top 10 ways to "take it all in" this summer

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.

Whether you’ve visited 100 times or never, there’s always something new to notice if you slow down and take it all in.
 

Take it all in 11 November 2022

Take it all in

We want to encourage you to explore further into the sanctuary and take notice of things you may not normally see or hear. 

We’ve put together three tracks for you to explore based on your needs. Check them out here!

To feed or not to feed: Bringing birds to your backyard 13 September 2022

To feed or not to feed: Bringing birds to your backyard

At Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne, we recommend planting native trees and shrubs, rather than putting out sugar water feeders or fruit and nuts to attract birds to your gardens. Here are a few reasons why...

Top 8 things to do at Zealandia in winter 16 June 2022

Top 8 things to do at Zealandia in winter

Kiwi don’t hibernate in winter – so why should you? Pull a jacket and a beanie on and embrace the elements - there’s plenty to do in Wellington in winter. 

Kete in conservation 27 April 2022

Kete in conservation

Weaving together western and Māori knowledge

Nestled in specially designed kete/baskets made from harakeke/flax, 150 kākahi/freshwater mussels recently made their way to their new home in Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne. 

Mussel mania: our latest wildlife translocation 27 April 2022

Mussel mania: our latest wildlife translocation

During April 2022 the team at Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne translocated kākahi/freshwater mussels into Roto Māhanga/the upper reservoir. 

Media release: Māori and western science combine in latest wildlife translocation 27 April 2022

Media release: Māori and western science combine in latest wildlife translocation

Wellington – 21 April 2022: Māori knowledge and western science have come together again to support the latest wildlife translocation to Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne.

A Ngahere Korowai for Cannons Creek - environmental equity and equality in action 23 December 2021

A Ngahere Korowai for Cannons Creek - environmental equity and equality in action

A tour around Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne sparked the inspiration for a ngahere korowai/forest cloak around the bare hills of Porirua suburb, Cannons Creek. Lead Ranger Bicultural Engagement Terese McLeod shares an update on this project.

Top gift ideas that give back to conservation 11 November 2021

Top gift ideas that give back to conservation

Give a gift with meaning this year – not just stuff. Zealandia Store has you covered with NZ-made gift ideas that support conservation - 100% of profit goes to Zealandia's work to protect vulnerable wildlife.

MEDIA RELEASE: Titipounamu/rifleman chicks the size of bumblebees hatched on Te Ahumairangi Hill 13 October 2021

MEDIA RELEASE: Titipounamu/rifleman chicks the size of bumblebees hatched on Te Ahumairangi Hill

The titipounamu/rifleman pair living on Te Ahumairangi Hill in Wellington have become proud parents.

Wellington - 13 October 2021: The titipounamu/rifleman pair living on Te Ahumairangi Hill in Wellington have become proud parents. 

With their chicks, currently the size of a bumblebees, the pair of New Zealand’s tiniest birds are making history. 

When the pair were first spotted in August, 3km away from Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne, it was thought to be the first sighting of their species in that area in more than 100 years.  

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