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February 2006

Native frogs reintroduced to mainland

On February 8, the Sanctuary reached yet another conservation milestone, with the return of 21 Maud Island frogs/pepeketua into the wild on mainland New Zealand after an absence of many hundreds of years. (More...)

Valiant Fundraiser

Sunday Feb 12, 2006
10.30 am
Reading Cinema, Courtenay Central.

We are delighted to announce that our first ever Kereru Chick has been named Valiant, after the latest animated star to hit the big screen. And to celebrate, Roadshow Film Distributors has arranged a special screening for Sanctuary members and supporters, with all ticket sales going directly to the Sanctuary!

Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for children (3-15yrs) and under 3s just $5, with a free Sanctuary boat trip and prize draw entry for each ticket purchased! (More...)

Sanctuary Superstar

What do the latest Hollywood hero and a Wellywood pigeon have in common? Well, for starters, they’re both called Valiant. The first ever kereru (New Zealand pigeon) chick to hatch at Karori Wildlife Sanctuary has been named after the plucky little animated wood pigeon who has become a big hit with cinema goers.

To celebrate, Roadshow Film Distributors arranged a special screening of the movie VALIANT, with all ticket sales going directly to support conservation work at Karori Wildlife Sanctuary. The special screening of VALIANT took place on Sunday 12 February at the Reading Cinema on Courtenay Place in Wellington. Movie goers got to enjoy both the film and the company of Beatrice the Contact Energy Kereru, who helped to greet visitors, draw the raffle and hand out the prize! Over $1,400 was raised for the Sanctuary, which is a vital refuge for some of New Zealand's rarest wildlife.

Karori Wildlife Sanctuary would like to sincerely thank VALIANT producer Barnaby Thompson, Roadshow Film Distributors (especially Melanie Rae, Grant Steel and Kate Hamlin) and, of course, Beatrice the Kereru!