What's On at Zealandia

Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne are welcoming two new takahē (Bendigo and Waitaa) on 28 August 2023, bringing the Zealandia takahē population up to 4!

Zealandia member and wildlife photographer Holly Neill has a bit of a passion for wildlife in her backyard. So much so, she's built her own lizard garden so she can interact with them at home!

Read about how she created her little lizard haven, Mokomoko Manor, and how you can start one at home too.

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.
 

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...

Native species experts gathered at Zealandia to learn about and debate on the future efforts to protect a large native tree - the karaka or kōpi.

Never seen before: hihi parents successfully adopt an abandoned hihi chick

The winter of 2002 saw the most ambitious species release in Zealandia to date.  

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. 

Anyone who has battled weeds in their garden can appreciate the monumental effort of our Weed Team this summer season.  

Kiwifruit & Kawakawa is the latest exclusive syrup flavour by Six Barrel Soda, inspired by Zealandia. Each bottle purchased will donate $1 to support our conservation efforts to help birds, plants and critters thrive in Wellington and beyond.