I recently had the opportunity to talk to two of my favourite Zealandia conservation staff – Raewyn Empson and Matu Booth – about our impending visit from Sirocco the kākāpō. …

Skraaaark.  Alfie Kākā here, interviewing Kerry Charles, who has just completed her thesis “Urban human-wildlife conflict: North Island kākā (Nestor meridionalis septentrionalis) in Wellington City”. Conflict!  Sounds like I’ll need …

Zealandia’s new Trust Board welcomes the challenge of bringing the sanctuary’s benefits to the people of Wellington. By Charles Daugherty, Zealandia Trustee. The Halo is a concept developed over a …

Dear members, volunteers and Zealandia supporters Last month I wrote about our glorious summer.   Who would have thought that we’ve now reached the stage of celebrating rain – and Zealandia’s …

Blog post by Facilities Manager Russ Drewry. At Zealandia there are two reservoirs. The lower, with its iconic valve tower, and the upper, which you will have seen if you’ve …

Pre-order the 2013-14 Entertainment™ Book from us today to receive over $160 in additional offers! 20% of your book purchase goes towards supporting our restoration and education work. Entertainment™ Books …

Dear members, volunteers and supporters This is certainly the year to celebrate a glorious summer. It has been Wellington at its best – clear, calm, sunny days and great conditions …

It’s too late for any of us to ever see a moa. But we have the next best thing in Wellington: Puffin and T2, the retired takahē.  On the 1st …

Dear members, volunteers and supporters I am delighted to be part of the sanctuary team as the new Chair of the Trust Board. The Board is committed to build on …

Our resident busy-body, Alfie Kākā, interviews Zealandia Facilities Officer Mark Bathurst and finds out about a generous local company supporting the sanctuary vision and just what Mark is doing up …