WReNNZ NATIONAL WILDLIFE CONFERENCE
to be held on the 12th-13th July 2025 at the Auckland Zoo
WReNNZ is New Zealand's national wildlife network, open to everyone interested in New Zealand wildlife rescue, rehabilitation and release. Annually, WReNNZ provides quality wildlife education focused on best practice rehabilitation, biennially hosting a national wildlife conference.
Join us for an exciting two-day conference dedicated to advancing wildlife rehabilitation through deeper connections with the environment.
Manu Ora, Whenua Ora - Healthy Birds, Healthy Environment
This year, Whenu Manu, Whenua Ora will focus on:
🌱 Proactive approaches to disease mitigation
🏡 Backyard bird rehabilitation
🧩 Project planning and management
🌿 Creating and sustaining healthy environments
We’re blending lecture-style presentations with hands-on workshops, so you can build both knowledge and practical skills.
Our strength is in connection—let’s come together, learn from each other, and keep building a healthier future for birds and the places they call home.
Programme Overview
Two Days of Speakers
Rehabilitation Presentations 12th and 13th July
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Various speakers
Dinner (Saturday evening) - Venue to be confirmed
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Dinner is optional but booking is essential as numbers are limited. Dinner is NOT included in the conference fee
AGM Sunday 13th July
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Optional AGM session for all conference attendees, voting open for WReNNZ members only
There will be a one hour HPAI Workshop on the Sunday afternoon
Accommodation
For those travelling to Auckland for the conference there is an extensive range of places to stay, with many options conveniently located near both the airport and the venue.
To see a wide variety of accommodation choices visit AirBnB, Booking.com, Expedia or use the button link below to review Google results.
Tickets & Member Discounts
Registration will close on the 4th July, 2025 or when all tickets are sold.
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WReNNZ members receive access to discounted rates.
There are various ticket options available for both Members and Non-members, including one day and online attendance.
PLEASE NOTE: There will be no refund once registrations have closed, but should the conference be cancelled or postponed, a full refund will be given.
If you would like ongoing access to discounted wildlife training rates and you are not yet a WReNNZ member, please join today before buying your conference tickets.
Speakers
Lynn Miller
Wild Ways Ltd
Pauline Nijman
Practice Manager, Companion Animal Hospital, School of Veterinary Science, Massey University
Brian Robertson
Civil Engineer
Rosalie Goldsworthy
Penguin Rescue
Tracie Poole
Wildlife Rehabilitation Technician, Central energy Trust Wildbase Recover
Annemieke Kregting
Retired Rehabber /DOC Assistant and Advisor
Mikaylie Wilson
Auckland Zoo Veterinarian Technician
Karen Saunders
Wildlife Rehabilitator - Waiheke Native Bird Rescue
Janelle Ward
Wildlife Veterinarian
Marleen Verhoeven
Wildlife Rehabilitator - Hunua Bird Life Trust
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Contact Us
If you have any questions, please get in touch.
For more information about WReNNZ, visit WRENNZ.ORG.NZ.