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Conservation

Media Release: Kiwi pukupuku take flight: first translocation of kiwi from Zealandia marks a new chapter for groundbreaking conservation effort

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Kiwi pukupuku / little spotted kiwi will move from Wellington ecosanctuary Zealandia to a new home in a historic first this May — a powerful symbol of success for urban wildlife restoration and species recovery.

Take action for nature: a small piece of the puzzle

By Predator Free New Zealand

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How is the trap in your backyard going to help the country become predator-free by 2050? Your backyard trap, baited and checked with care, won’t single-handedly make a dent in the local rat or possum populations. But your trap, your neighbour’s trap, the entire street’s trap? That’s when things start to shift, and the momentum builds.

Weed season wrap-up

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While not all introduced plants are invasive, those that are have a harmful impact on the wider natural environment and on human and animal health.

Every summer, we have a small but dedicated team of two who remove ecological weeds from within the sanctuary.

Calling all Wellingtonians!

Do you have a cat? Used to have a cat? Never even had a cat? We want to hear from you!

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This short 10 to 15-minute survey will help us better understand how Wellingtonians feel about pet cats and their place in our homes. We want to help support both the threatened taonga species that call Wellington home and our feline family members' wellbeing—your answers will help us do that!

Wouldn’t it be mice?

Of mice and men in Aotearoa, by Lead Conservation Ranger Ellen Irwin

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From Mickey to Reepicheep, mice have long lived alongside humans and spread around the globe with us.

In Aotearoa, mice prey on native insects, lizards, frogs, and even seabird chicks, and their presence can prevent the return of our most vulnerable species.

At Zealandia, we're working towards a fully mouse-free sanctuary, removing the last introduced mammal still able to get inside the fence.

A freshwater journey

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Over the last few years, we have been focusing on restoring our freshwater ecosystems. We are beginning to see the impacts of this mahi/work with dragonflies and fish in abundance and a reduction in algal blooms in Roto Kawau. This month marks the beginning of our third (and likely final) toitoi/common bully translocation.  

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