After a four-year wait, the Kākāpō Recovery team is thrilled that breeding will return in 2026. Together with our Treaty Partner Ngāi Tahu and National Partner Meridian Energy, we’re preparing for what could be the biggest boom in kākāpō chicks yet!
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The largest marine turtle in the world visits New Zealand waters, Senior Marine Science Advisor Dr Karen Middlemiss is leading the local charge to study this ancient species.
Continue Reading...With the Te Hauturu-o-Toi kākāpō site trial coming to an end, we take a look back at the valuable insights we’ve learnt over the years.
Continue Reading...An underwater electric barrier is providing a safe haven for the ‘nationally critical’ Canterbury Mudfish/kōwaro.
Continue Reading...The beautiful Huaki stream meanders over rocks, through kauri forest, with lush nikau palms forming a canopy overhead. But what’s under the surface – is this stream as healthy as it looks?
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