
News & Tips

Big head, big heart
October 28, 2020
Here are five famous boneheads and big-faces that have a lot in common with our own top-heavy native bird…

Our world of nature
January 10, 2020
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What’s on the menu: Willowbank
November 08, 2019
Willowbank is an iconic wildlife sanctuary different generations of Kiwis (quite literally) have grown up with. With an incredibly diverse range of wildlife the park’s team needs to always ensure feed is exactly suited to each individual animal.

The thought that counts
June 05, 2019
The 2019 New Zealand Garden Bird Survey will take place between the 29th of June and the 7th of July. During this time thousands of Kiwis will take one hour out of their day with a hot cuppa and a pen and pad to sit down and record the birds in their backyard, local park or school.

Eyes to the sky
May 22, 2019
The New Zealand Garden Bird Survey is nearly here and with it the chance to do your part for this important citizen science initiative.

Are penguins getting the cold shoulder?
October 16, 2018
We’re starting to wonder… Will a penguin EVER win Bird of the Year? It looks increasingly less likely even as the Bird of the Year election goes from strength to strength. We discussed the kororā’s chances of victory with Dr Philippa Agnew of the Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony.

Does New Zealand need Arbor Day?
June 05, 2018
Imported from the Northern Hemisphere, Arbor Day mostly goes unrecognised these days. Is it time to bring it back?