Vote Kiwi
By Alex from Rototuna Primary School Do you know the kiwi is a native bird to New Zealand? It’s survival...
3 Reasons why Kea should be Bird Of The Year
By Leeschen from Rototuna Primary School Did you know there is a Bird of the Year competition? I think the...
Golden Bay KCC goes to Tata Beach
Golden Bay KCC ventured out on a beautiful frosty winter morning (Sunday 16th July) to see the fascinating phenomenon occuring...
A robin encounter on the un-nature trail!
I scanned the bush ahead, my eyes searching for anything that might be the answer. My mum, sister, her friend...
Friendly pīwakawaka
This friendly guy had been hanging around. We wondered if he might land on us, he did four times! It...
Kererū safety is number one
This story was shared with us by Waikino School A few weeks ago, we lost one of our lovely kererū...
Fundraising for the Kākāpō
Lulu (aged 10) sent in an important email this week… My name is Lulu, and I am 10 years old....
Saving a starling fledgling
Olive (aged 8) sent in this great story about saving, caring for, and releasing a young starling during the summer...
Love is in the Air
It’s spring and all across the South Island our native animals are building their nests, fighting for territory and sussing...
Poppa goes on an adventurous walk
Ben from Auckland sent in this wonderful story about a little blue penguin named Fred who goes on an adventure...
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