Top 8 things to do at Zealandia in winter Top 8 things to do at Zealandia in winter ZEALANDIA Ecosanctuary / Thursday, 16 June 2022 0 129 Kiwi don’t hibernate in winter – so why should you? Pull a jacket and a beanie on and embrace the elements - there’s plenty to do in Wellington in winter. Read more
Ending the 2022 weed season on a high Ending the 2022 weed season on a high ZEALANDIA Ecosanctuary / Thursday, 16 June 2022 0 90 Anyone who has battled weeds in their garden can appreciate the monumental effort of our Weed Team this summer season. Read more
Two icons of Wellington meet for something sweet! Two icons of Wellington meet for something sweet! ZEALANDIA Ecosanctuary / Friday, 3 June 2022 0 127 Kiwifruit & Kawakawa is the latest exclusive syrup flavour by Six Barrel Soda, inspired by Zealandia. Each bottle purchased will donate $1 to support our conservation efforts to help birds, plants and critters thrive in Wellington and beyond. Read more
An introduction to Margaret Hyland An introduction to Margaret Hyland An update from our Board Chair ZEALANDIA Ecosanctuary / Wednesday, 25 May 2022 0 232 Professor Margaret Hyland, the Vice-Provost Research at Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington, has joined Zealandia’s Board. Read more
What makes a weed, a weed? What makes a weed, a weed? ZEALANDIA Ecosanctuary / Thursday, 19 May 2022 0 473 Weed Team Ranger, Summer, shares what makes a weed, a weed. Read more
Zealandia kiekie leaves harvested for woven panels at Parliament Zealandia kiekie leaves harvested for woven panels at Parliament ZEALANDIA Ecosanctuary / Monday, 16 May 2022 0 456 The lush cascading kiekie plants at Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne have been harvested as a gift to the country’s cultural heritage. Read more
Glimpse the underground forest of Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne Glimpse the underground forest of Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne ZEALANDIA Ecosanctuary / Friday, 6 May 2022 0 224 Buried under the soil of trees and plants, a kingdom of life has waited all year to make an appearance. With autumn, comes the sprouting of the magical world of fungi in Zealandia. Read more
Showcase your photography in a special Zealandia art exhibition Showcase your photography in a special Zealandia art exhibition ZEALANDIA Ecosanctuary / Wednesday, 4 May 2022 0 737 Showcase your photography on the walls of Zealandia’s stairwell art gallery - Te Māra Toi! Open to everyone. Read more
Kete in conservation Kete in conservation Weaving together western and Māori knowledge ZEALANDIA Ecosanctuary / Wednesday, 27 April 2022 0 273 Nestled in specially designed kete/baskets made from harakeke/flax, 150 kākahi/freshwater mussels recently made their way to their new home in Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne. Read more
Mussel mania: our latest wildlife translocation Mussel mania: our latest wildlife translocation ZEALANDIA Ecosanctuary / Wednesday, 27 April 2022 0 336 For the last month the team at Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne have been working hard to translocate kākahi/freshwater mussel into Roto Māhanga/the upper reservoir. Read more