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August 2004
Weta Day -Sunday 8 August 2004
There'll be informative talks and up close encounters with real weta between 11am and 2pm plus heaps of fun activities and the opportunity to learn something new about these fascinating creatures. Round up the family and come along! Open from 10am to 5pm (last entry 4pm). |
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Hundreds turn out to hear about weta
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Weta wouldn't win any beauty contests but they still deserve their day in the spotlight. On Sunday, 8 August Karori Wildlife Sanctuary held Weta Day. Dr George Gibbs, insect ecologist and weta expert from Victoria University thrilled visitors with some fascinating facts about weta. Brave visitors were also able to get up close to real weta - including the giant weta - which was on a day visit to the Sanctuary from Matiu Somes Island. |
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| Children check out live Weta |
"It was great to see so many people interested in weta. Over 1,000 people came along to Weta Day," said Sanctuary Marketing Co-ordinator Geraldine Hulls. The weather was also fabulous, which undoubtedly contributed to the number of visitors.
Nature's Corner - What's happening in the Valley in mid winter 2004
In the latest Nature's Corner there is exciting news on the teal front.
Research at Karori Wildlife Sanctuary
Find out about active research projects going on at the sanctuary.
- How are the ground-dwelling beetles doing after mammal pest eradication?
- Is leaf heteroblasty an adaptation to shade?
- How successful has the North Island robin translocation program been?
- What have the wild house mice been eating?
- Which birds are using the birdbaths?
Education House for Hire
Are you looking for a place to hold a small team meeting, just a bit different from the hum-drum of most venues? Then check this out!
Bird Song Gully and Binoculars
Bird Song Gully is where you can hear one of eight different bird-calls at the press of a button. It is located only 5 minutes from the main entrance along Lake Road. If you have had trouble spotting the birds on the Top Dam then the new Binoculars should help you. A large pair of binoculars are now located on the Upper Dam Walkway. |
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| Binoculars in action |
Order Your New 2004/2005 Entertainment Book Now
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Each Entertainment Book contains hundreds of 25% - 50% off or two-for-one offers from many of Wellington’s finest restaurants and cafes, hotel accommodation, arts, cinema, sports and leisure activities. For example, Logan Brown, Rialto Cinema, Bordeaux Bakery and much more. Books costs just $50 and the Sanctuary receives $10 of this for each book we sell. Vouchers are valid immediately and don’t expire until 1 June 2005. Don’t miss out! To order your own Entertainment Book just call Sanctuary Marketing Co-ordinator Geraldine Hulls on phone 04 920 9205, send an e-mail to visitors@sanctuary.org.nz or pop into the Sanctuary visitor centre. |
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Wellington's first water supply
The IPENZ National Heritage Committee unveiled the Lower Karori Earth Dams IPENZ Heritage plaque recently (2 August) recognizing the dam as an important part of New Zealand's engineering heritage. More....
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