From Wednesday, 18 June, essential remedial work is taking place along several sections of Lake Road, the main access route through the valley, over the next fortnight.

May brought with it some severe weather and had quite the impact on our lovely forest, fence, and tracks.

The third and final planned toitoi/common bully (Gobiomorphus cotidianus) translocation is o-fish-ally complete!

The toilets in the valley are closed, and our teams are carrying out other work throughout the valley. Find out what's happening and stay up to date.

15 kiwi pukupuku/little spotted kiwi from Zealandia were moved to Cape Sanctuary in Hawke’s Bay in a historic first on 20 May. This was the first time we have translocated kiwi out of the sanctuary, marking a major milestone for our community.

Our solid biosecurity systems have been put to the test with five weasels found dead in traps at the southern end of the sanctuary over the last few days. Thanks to the sanctuary’s robust biosecurity protocols and action by the Conservation & Restoration team, the existing safeguards are working as intended.

Wellington's recent wild weather caused a bit of damage by bringing down trees across Zealandia Valley, tracks, and even our fence. Several trees were cleared quickly, but one massive pine, delicately balanced on a fencepost, needed specialist support.

We’re incredibly fortunate to be working with GHD on the design. Their team of seven engineers, led by Technical Director Justine Jones, is tackling this project pro bono through GHD’s global social impact programme.

Rāngai Rangatahi is a free, youth-led programme for 14–18-year-olds in Wellington who care about the world around them and want to be part of the solution.

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.