Brook Sanctuary News Today

Route 3 of the eBus network will extend to Toi Toi Street following its removal from Jenner Road as the new service continues to rise in popularity according to the latest passenger data. At the Joint Regional Transport Committee in late October, ...

Almost 20 years after the idea for a pest-free sanctuary was first raised for the site of Nelson's former water works in the Brook Waimārama Sanctuary, the first two species to be reintroduced are establishing themselves in the reserve.

Butlers wife Donna said despite his achievements, her husband was a reserved and understated character. “I suppose he was pretty typical – he liked sport on tv, loved his cricket and rugby and rugby league, and loved fishing.” However, from an early age he had acquired a deep love for natural history and the natural environment – with Sir David Attenborough being one of his heroes. Supplied As well as his work in New Zealand, Butler was also a regular visitor to the Pacific Islands i...