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In a homecoming a hundred years in the making, the release of South Island tīeke or saddleback ( Philesturnus carunculatus) at the Brook Waimārama Sanctuary today (19 April) will mean that mainlanders will once again have a chance to hear the distinctive “cheeet ta-chet ta-chet ta-chet” of this rare wattlebird. Up to 40 tīeke will be released into the pest-free Sanctuary during the week, with the first group being delivered by helicopter from Motuara Island today. Sanctuary Chief Executi...

Press Release – Nelson City Council Andy Macdonald / Toru Collective In a homecoming a hundred years in the making, the release of South Island teke or saddleback ( Philesturnus carunculatus ) at the Brook Waimrama Sanctuary today (19 April) will mean that mainlanders will once … Andy Macdonald / Toru Collective In a homecoming a hundred years in the making, the release of South Island tīeke or saddleback ( Philesturnus carunculatus) at the Brook Waimārama Sanctuary today (19 April) will...

More than 1300 visitors were drawn to the natural wonders of the Brook Waimārama wildlife sanctuary on Sunday.

25 photos that will inspire you to visit the Nelson Tasman Like we even need photos to inspire us to visit the home of the Abel Tasman? Home » Blog » New Zealand » 25 photos that will inspire you to visit the Nelson Tasman Every single day I wake up and thank my lucky stars I get to call New Zealand home. These days where COVID19 ravages the world, we remain somewhat blissfully distanced from it down under, behind closed borders. One of the many perks of snuffing out community...

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...

Lets see some of our native birds this summer! Home » Blog » Bird Nerd » 8 New Zealand ecosanctuaries you can’t miss this summer in New Zealand Our summer holidays are looking local this year – embrace it with an escape into nature, visiting some of our amazing New Zealand ecosanctuaries. Some incredible New Zealand ecosanctuaries are worth exploring while you’re out and about in your backyard this summer. From lush ancient forests in the far north to rugged and windswep...

Braden Fastier/Nelson Mail Brook Waimarama Sanctuary Trust chief executive Ru Collin announced a new sponsorship deal and two part-time staffers funded through Jobs for Nature in the sanctuarys windfalls ahead of the busy summer season. Brook Waimārama Sanctuary is celebrating a series of windfalls ahead of its summer holiday season. Brook Waimārama announced this week that NBS would “substantially increase” its support of the sanctuary, signing up as a Gold Sponsor for the next two year...