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Little Penguins and Petrels Surveyed in Auckland

First-of-its-kind seabird survey in Auckland, New Zealand has been published, offering insight into seabird conservation needs. Native wildlife of New Zealand have been coping with invasive species ever since humans first arrived on the island nation’s shores. While it is people that are responsible for the presence of invasive species in New Zealand, it is […]

Written by on January 25, 2018

Discovery of Elusive Banded Rail Signals Hope for Estuaries

Native to New Zealand’s wetlands, the elusive Banded Rail is vital to the health of the ecosystem. A new discovery of the species in the Te Atatu area shows promising signs for conservation of the species and the ecosystem. Along the shores of New Zealand’s wetlands and mangroves the small footprints of an elusive and […]

Written by on July 28, 2017

Little Spotted Kiwis To Return Home

20 Little Spotted Kiwis are to be released into an Auckland wildlife sanctuary. Ten male and ten female Little Spotted Kiwis (Apteryx owenii) from Kapiti Island will be released in Northern New Zealand. The 20 Kiwis will be released into Shakespear Open Sanctuary, a 2-square mile (500 hectare) reserve that has been devoid of invasive […]

Written by on July 13, 2017