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Wandering in the wild: the Kahurangi takahē
By Julie Harvey, Takahē Advocacy Ranger. There are takahē wandering in the wild in Kahurangi National Park! This was the first thought that popped into my head this morning. This is so remarkable as...
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Fiordland Kiwi Diaries: Nest check for Pegleg and Sinbad Colby
We caught up with Tim, a ranger on the front lines of the Save Our Iconic Kiwi initiative. This is the eleventh in a series following the work he’s doing to save the Fiordland tokoeka (kiwi). Tim and...
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Biodiversity on your doorstep
Did you know you can find out what species live near you? Thanks to our new, interactive biodiversity information tool you can explore up to date biodiversity data across New Zealand’s conservation...
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Fluffy seabirds with a bite
This is the second blog post in a three-part series following the translocation of up to 100 intrepid seabirds from Whenua Hou Island to the Maungaharuru Range in the Hawke’s Bay. Kia ora. We’re now...
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Falco – the conservation dog-in-training
Meet Falco. He’s exactly like Zorro, but without the cape … or the mask … or a sword … and he’s a dog … so really nothing like Zorro, except for the dashing good looks and exotic name. Falco is a Cesky...
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Hut makeover at Parawai Lodge
by Lee Barry, Community Ranger Parawai Lodge sits in a grassy clearing, across a swing bridge at Otaki Forks, one of the main gateways to the Tararua Ranges. Getting regular use from walkers –...
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Fiordland Kiwi Diaries: Back to catching adult kiwi
We caught up with Tim, a ranger on the front lines of the Save Our Iconic Kiwi initiative. This is the twelfth in a series following the work he’s doing to save the Fiordland tokoeka (kiwi). Tim and...
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A new companion for Ihi the takahē
Biodiversity Ranger Chris Bell was one of a team of people who worked to transfer Blitzen the takahē to his new home on Kapiti Island. Blitzen was transferred from the Burwood Takahē Centre to Kapiti...
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Test your limits at the latest Landmarks New Zealand sites
With her bonnet and bloomers secured, Claudia Babirat took a leap of faith off Kawarau Suspension Bridge. Photo: A.J. Hackett Bungy New Zealand. Many of you may know the Kawarau Suspension Bridge as a...
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99 birds wing their way to Hawke’s Bay
This is the final blog post in a three-part series from Biodiversity Ranger Kelly Eaton following the translocation of up to 100 intrepid seabirds from Whenua Hou Island to the Maungaharuru Range in...
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Checking in with Kahurangi National Park’s newest residents
It’s now a little over six weeks since the first 18 takahē took flight (so to speak) to their new home on the Heaphy Track in Kahurangi National Park. Takahē Advocacy Ranger Julie Harvey updates us on...
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Monitoring our Marine Reserves: An eye beneath the water
We catch up with Tom MacTavish, a Marine Ranger, undertaking monitoring at Banks Peninsula’s marine reserves. This is the first blog in a series following his work with baited remote underwater video....
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10 creatures you might spot on a walk in New Zealand
By Liz Carlson, Young Adventuress New Zealand is known worldwide for having some of the most pristine and untouched natural landscapes, from its stunning alpine views, to ancient forests to beaches of...
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Hut Warden Eiji’s walk along Te Araroa
Hut Warden Eiji Kitai tells us about his experience walking the Te Araroa Trail while raising funds for the Routeburn Dart Wildlife Trust… Tell us a bit about yourself/being a hut warden… My name is...
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Seed collection gets right royal support
By Sandra Jack, Partnerships Ranger Our staff on Great Barrier Island/Aotea were recently given a helping hand by Auckland Botanic Gardens staff, to identify native plants and collect seeds to help...
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Cloudy geckos in the land of the long white cloud
New Zealand is full of weird, wonderful and way off the beaten track creatures. We’re lucky enough to get opportunities to go and discover more about these unique biological treasures. Senior Ranger...
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Evolution Islands — showcasing our natural world
‘New Zealand: Evolution Islands’ has been 18 months in the making, presented by our very own Nic Toki, and featuring our staff from all over the country. The Discovery Channel programme airs Sundays at...
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Bird counting in the Landsborough valley
For 20 years our ‘bird counters’ have been flying into the remote Landsborough valley in South Westland to monitor the effects of sustained predator control on bird life. This work has contributed to a...
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Monitoring our marine reserves: 7 days of surveying
We catch up with Tom MacTavish, a Marine Ranger, undertaking monitoring at Banks Peninsula’s marine reserves. This is the second blog in a series following the work he is doing with baited remote...
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Sea lion research on Enderby Island
by Dr Aditi Sriram, Researcher After months of preparation we finally find ourselves in port Bluff, Invercargill. It’s an early morning in December as we step on board Evohe to set sail to Enderby...
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