Apr 263 minEvaluating downed seabirds for releasePhoto Credit BirdCare Aotearoa 2022 It's Cook's petrel season! Last year we admitted 148 over three weeks starting at the beginning of...
Mar 183 minBusy season for Kiwi creches3-week old Taxi arriving at the Napier Kiwi Creche Creching kiwi has been at an ultimate high this season. One of the largest...
Dec 13, 20215 minConsiderations for Housing of Little Blue Penguins in Rescue FacilitiesThe conditions a penguin is held in during the rehabilitation period will profoundly impact the likelihood of being released to the wild....
Nov 17, 20213 minDogs - Man’s Best Friendbut Kiwi’s worst enemy We all love our fur babies; be they cats or dogs. And as dog owners, we would be horrified if our dog was...
Oct 19, 20212 minTips when visiting ducks and waterfowl at the local pondWe try to discourage people from feeding ducks and waterfowl and recommend finding a bench or somewhere to sit and watch and enjoy them....
Sep 10, 20216 minUse of a Sling in Non-ambulatory Long-legged BirdsThe management of avian patients who are non-ambulatory is difficult at the best of times, but the management of long-legged species -...
Aug 27, 20212 minBecoming Responsible Cat OwnersPhoto Credit Department of Conservation The threat. Feral cats have a significant impact on New Zealand's native and non-native species....
Jul 8, 20213 minWhen Construction Projects Don't Meet the Intent of the Resource ConsentsThe recent well-publicised battle between the developers of the Kennedy Point Marina on Waiheke Island, and local occupiers and iwi, has...
Jun 22, 20212 minParapara vs Morepork The indigenous Parapara or “bird-catcher” tree (Ceodes brunoniana) is somewhat controversial. It produces sticky fruits over the winter...
May 3, 20213 minThe Need for a More Sustainable Model for the Rehabilitation of WildlifeNelson reporter Samantha Gee's recent article highlighted the demand for more rehabilitators in Nelson. While two rehabilitators work...
Dec 20, 20191 minGive a Wildlife GiftIf you are looking for a gift for a friend or family member interested in wildlife rehabilitation, the perfect gift might be a gift card...
Dec 3, 20191 min2020 Wildlife CalendarsIf you love wildlife and are due a little gift, or you're looking for a great Christmas gift or stocking filler for your friends, family...
Dec 2, 20192 minWildlife at RiskAustralia is being ravaged by hundreds of bushfires across several states and exhausted fire crews have been extremely grateful for the...
Nov 1, 20192 minWild Penguin RehabilitationWildlife coming into a human environment for care and rehabilitation are exposed to stress and/or reduced immune response from their...
Oct 17, 20191 minWildlife Training AvailableWReNNZ is excited to announce a new partnership with one of our Associate Members Learn Bird Care. Learn Bird Care is run by two of...
Oct 2, 20192 min2019 Wildlife Photo Competition WinnerIn September, to celebrate 50 years of the Department of Conservation's Conservation Week, WReNNZ held our first Wildlife Facebook Photo...
Oct 2, 20192 minRefeeding SeabirdsSeabirds commonly get storm wrecked around New Zealand's coastline. Quite often they are found to be in poor or emaciated body...
Aug 26, 20192 minWReNNZ September 2019 Wildlife Photo CompetitionFrom the 14th to 22nd of September 2019, the NZ Department of Conservation (DOC) is celebrating their 50th conservation week. To help...
Aug 1, 20191 minMinimising Stress for Wild BirdsWhen wild birds need to be rescued because they are sick, injured or orphaned they are likely to experience extreme stress in the...
Jun 23, 20191 minDr Andrea Wilson & Nga Manu Nature ReserveOn 5th June, World Wildlife Day, WReNNZ announced the winner of our Brinsea competition, which was Dr Andrea Wilson from Nga Manu Nature...