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Wednesday, 3 February 2021, 9:17 am Mount Bruce, Masterton: Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre’s whare whakairo (carving workshop) ‘Rere Te Maramara’ is now open to the public. It is one of the first publicly visible developments of Pūkaha’s $4.5 million Environment and Ecology Education programme that includes the build of a learning centre, wharenui, accommodation and nocturnal boardwalk. The whare whakairo was blessed by Maori kaumātua (elders), dignitaries, whānau and Pūkaha staff in a private ‘light of dawn’ ceremony late last year that commemorated the new building and t...

Press Release – Pukaha National Wildlife Centre Mount Bruce, Masterton: Pkaha National Wildlife Centre sadly lost its most famous resident, Manukura, on 27 December 2020. Pkaha, Rangitne o Wairarapa and Rangitne o Tamaki Nui a Rua wish to confirm arrangements for a public farewell of our beloved … Mount Bruce, Masterton: Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre sadly lost its most famous resident, Manukura, on 27 December 2020. Pūkaha, Rangitāne o Wairarapa and Rangitāne o Tamaki Nui a Rua wish to confirm arrangements for a public farewell of our beloved Manukura. On Saturday 9 January at 1...

World's First Rare White Kiwi Manukura Dies Post Surgery in New Zealand FOLLOW US ON: World's first-ever ultra-rare white Kiwi bird, known as Manukura, is no more. The National Treasure of New Zealand was declared dead after undergoing surgery. The unique bird, who inspired children's books and toys, was losing weight and not eating early this month. Rangers caring for Manukura informed and got her admitted to a local Wildbase Hospital. The wild animal veterinary practice specialist is located at Massey University in Palmerston North. Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre, Manukura’s habitat, br...

Let's 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 windswept coastal ecosystems in the far south, there is something just so special about checking out pocket...