Kereru Newsletter

Kereru is the Karori Wildlife Sanctuary newsletter, which is published three to four times a year. Kereru is sent free to all Sanctuary members.

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Issue 36, Mar 2008

Green geckos rediscovered after an absence of nearly 30 years
Ever wondered what noise an angry tuatara makes?
Reflecting on an extremely successful summer
Education house gets a makeover
Your Sanctuary needs YOU!
Sanctuary safari: on the hunt for the ‘big five’
Our first froglets
Honouring outstanding volunteers
Scooter for the Sanctuary
New nursery
State of the Environment
Free Kiwi Seminar!
New Botanical Trail open
Volunteer skippers needed

Download the Mar 2008 Kereru (pdf file, 1.25MB)

Issue 35, Nov 2007

Tuatara transfer trebles mainland population
Fundraising never tasted so good!
Founder’s farewell
Looking for something special this Christmas?
Island-hopping
Sanctuary celebrates awards hat-trick!
DOC donation
No place like home
Sustainably warm in the offices
Looking for lizards
Wine tasting and wander with Peregrine Wines
Free seminar for members
Your Sanctuary needs YOU!
Twilight opening

Download the Nov 2007 Kereru (pdf file, 571KB)

Issue 34, Jul 2007

Visitor and Education Centre gets the green light
Hihi reclassified
Weta 'hostel' opens its doors
In memoriam - Andrew Grimes
Increasing the kaka gene pool
Maud Island frogs update
Invertebrate research
Shocking solution to Sanctuary's perch problem
Pontoon walkway opening
Free seminar for members

Download the Jul 2007 Kereru (pdf file, 826KB)

Issue 33, Mar 2007

Gentle giants return to the mainland: Cook Strait giant weta released
Ghosts of Gondwana: a seminar on the history of life in New Zealand
New Zealand Post releases tuatara coin
Street collection day - Wednesday 4 April 2007
Wildlife on wheels: Wellington buses "Go Kiwi"
Conservation update
Kiwi in the Rimutakas
Places for penguins
Reaching new heights: The new observation tower is now open
BioBlitz at Otari

Download the Mar 2007 Kereru (pdf file, 907KB)

Issue 32, Dec 2006

The Year at a Glance
Heritage Day
Environmental Education
Fundraising Wine
Christmas Shopping
Report a Bird Sighting
Studies in Scarlet - Northern Rata
Maud Island Frogs
New Membership Benefits and Business Memberships
Summer events in the Sanctuary
Coins for Conservation
Upcoming events

Download the Dec 2006 Kereru (pdf file, 900KB)

Issue 31, July 2006

Visitor & Education Centre Update
In memory of Mark Kearney
Street collection update
Coins for conservation
Conservation update
Working with dinosaurs
Forest & Bird - helping the Sanctuary grow
Upcoming events

Download the July 2006 Kereru (pdf file, 956KB)

Issue 30, April 2006

Our first ecotourism award.
PM pays a visit.
New developments.
Little frog, big news.
The war on weeds.
International Biodiversity Day street collection.
Get Crafty over the April School Holidays.

Download the April 2006 Kereru (pdf file, 1.02Mb)

Issue 29, December 2005

Prolific spring chorus: Hihi breeding success features in busy nesting season.
Chairman's report: Another successful year.
From Nancy's desk.
Sanctuary native frog celebration attracts over 500 visitors.
Sanctuary Education House great venue for small team meetings.
Remember to check your bags for stow-away pest animals.
Lovely Christmas gifts at the Visitor Centre.
Members only shopping nights on December 1 and 6.
Key sponsor Contact Energy to support education programme.
Donate a railway sleeper to the Discovery Area.
Hold an unforgettable Christmas party at the Sanctuary.
Explore the Faultline Track over summer.
Sanctuary summer hours 10am to 5pm from December.
Ahoy there! Volunteers needed to skipper our electric boat, and for hihi feeding group.
Take care around roadworks on Waiapu Rd.
Flora restoration programme returns 25 locally extinct plant species.

Download the December 2005 Kereru (pdf file, 701KB)

Issue 28, July 2005

We're 10 years old! Sanctuary celebrates successful decade.
Chairman's report.
From Nancy's desk.
What native plant is that? Find out with Dr John Dawson.
Sanctuary and Victoria University develop centre of excellence in eco-restoration education.
New appeal: Bronze sculpture "Slow Rise" by Johnathan Campbell to raise at least $50,000.
What's new in the Sanctuary valley: 30 additional hihi released.
Let your business go bush! Special business club set up to support work at the Sanctuary.
The Kowhai Club acknowledges those who have made a bequest.
New goodies at the Visitor Centre shop.
Creative Writing Day: Talented writers made Creative Writing Day a success.
Winter walking: wrap up warm and explore the Sanctuary, open daily from 10am.
Quiz evening record: Fourth Sanctuary quiz evening raised $8,980.
Gut Buster attracts 160 competitors: The fastest ran the fenceline in just under 48 minutes.
Special promotion with Seal Coast Safari.
Volunteers needed: Restoration and Nursery groups need people power.
Visited our website lately? Easy to navigate with new, improved home page.
Sanctuary by Night Tours half price for members.

Download the July 2005 Kereru (pdf file, 761KB)

Issue 27, March 2005.

Sanctuary welcomes hihi back to mainland after 120 years.
Chairman's report.
From Nancy's desk: More celebrations on the way.
Ara Kawau "path of the shag" is the Sanctuary's new electric boat.
Birds on show: Get close up views on the Bird Cam.
Summer in the Sanctuary: Kaka Day, Kiwi Kids' Day and Tuatara Day.
What's new in the Visitor Centre.
Order the new 2005/06 entertainment book now!
Consider bequeathing something to the Sanctuary in your will.
Would you like a Sanctuary Speaker for your club or group?
The Round the Lake Track is a favourite with many visitors.
Sanctuary Trust's 10th Birthday: To celebrate, the Sanctuary will throw a birthday party for one lucky child born on April 29.
Winter hours reminder: From April 1 to Nov 30, the Sanctuary will be open 10am-4pm weekdays, and 10am-5pm weekends/public holidays.
Kupe the kaka flies home after his surprising 130 km trip to Mt Bruce.
Thanks Jed: Canine predator detector has retired.
Enter the auction for tickets for two to a Super 12 or NPC game.
Volunteers recognised at awards
Are you interested in volunteering for hosting, gardening, goldmine guiding, or fundraising?
Popular quiz night returns: Book a table at the June 18 annual quiz evening.
Members' seminar: A recap on the last 10 years for the Sanctuary.

Download the March 2005 Kereru (pdf file, 660KB)

Issue 26, November 2004.

How many kiwi pukupuku in the sanctuary? Get involved in kiwi call counting, and find out how we estimate numbers.
Chairman’s Report.
From Nancy's desk: summary of the Sanctuary's achievements this year.
Drawing the crowds: Weta Day and Bat Day attract record visitors.
Achievements on display: Check out the new vision board.
A Christmas gift with appeal: Donating to the Sanctuary’s new appeal makes a unique gift for someone special.
What's new on the website?
Making a bequest to the Sanctuary: an enduring legacy.
Christmas shopping made easy: The Visitor Centre gift shop has quality gifts for everyone. Alternatively, come shopping online!
Explore the panoramic Valley View Track: Make the most of the extended opening hours over summer.
New Sanctuary tours: The Sanctuary Escape and Sanctuary by Night guided tours operate throughout the week.
Spring Sketching: This creative art day attracted many budding artists.
Museum of Wellington City & Sea. Read about exhibits and a special discount at the shop for Sanctuary members.
Discover the past: The new Discovery Area will show life during the construction of the upper dam.
New dam discovery explorer pack: Pick up the latest Explorer Pack and go on a Dam Discovery adventure! Available from December 11.
Interested in volunteering? Helpers needed to join bird-call counting, supplementary bird-feeding, and lawn maintenance teams - contact the volunteer coordinator.

Download the November 2004 Kereru (pdf file, 458KB)

Issue 25, July 2004.

Brown teal breeding improving: 20 new ducklings fledged this season
Chairman and chief executive report
Oliver the tuatara spends Tuatara Day at the sanctuary
Long-awaited upgrade to office computers
Fishy plan explained: Plans to remove exotic brown trout and redfin perch
Weed display: Good example of pest plants to be eradicated
NZ Science, Mathematics and Technology Teacher Fellowship Scheme
Would you like an Explorer Pack? "Upsize" your next visit with young ones
Walking the lower valley: Red route passes historic and scenic spots
Creative writing day a hit: Hundreds attend March 20 event
What native plant is that? Find out with tutor, Dr John Dawson
Spring festival: To coincide with spring school holidays
Sanctuary gut buster: Inaugural fenceline fun run winners named
New merchandise: Check out what's new at the shop
Calling all volunteers! Lawn Maintenance and Avi-aider teams need your help - contact the volunteer coordinator.