The role of volunteers and community involvement in wild bird rehabilitation
Wild birds are often injured or orphaned due to various human activities, such as habitat loss, collisions with windows or vehicles,...
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- Apr 14
- 1 min
Avian pox occurrence in a Kiwi captive-rearing facility
Avian pox was first documented in brown kiwi (Apteryx mantelli) by Ha et al. (2013). The lesions were observed in wild brown kiwi on...
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- Mar 21
- 7 min
CLIMATE CHANGE: MARINE HEATWAVES IMPACTING SEABIRD SURVIVAL
Marine Heatwaves According to the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA), New Zealand’s coastal waters are set to...
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- Nov 16, 2022
- 2 min
Basic first aid and rescue kit for birds
Basic first aid and rescue kit for birds I am often asked what people should have on hand in the way of a first aid kit for birds....
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- Oct 14, 2022
- 3 min
The guts of the matter: What rehabilitators need to consider in their patients
Gut biome, or, to be more precise, gut microbiome research, has been a rapidly expanding field of research over the past 20 years. This...
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- Sep 16, 2022
- 3 min
NZ Dotterel Case Study
In October 2021, a wild tūturiwhatu (northern New Zealand dotterel) chick arrived at Auckland Zoo’s Veterinary Hospital for care and...
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- Aug 2, 2022
- 3 min
How to ace your native species permit application
If you wish to work with native species in New Zealand, you need to apply for a Wildlife Act Authority (permit) through the Department of...
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- Jul 8, 2022
- 3 min
The public behaving badly
Rehabbers are dedicated volunteers who care for our injured and orphaned wildlife and provide an excellent service to the community and...
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- May 27, 2022
- 2 min
Construction can work hand in hand with conservation
The construction of a marina on Waiheke Island recently made the news for all the wrong reasons. This was a case of construction...
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- Apr 27, 2022
- 3 min
Evaluating downed seabirds for release
Photo Credit BirdCare Aotearoa 2022 It's Cook's petrel season! Last year we admitted 148 over three weeks starting at the beginning of...
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- Mar 18, 2022
- 3 min
Busy season for Kiwi creches
3-week old Taxi arriving at the Napier Kiwi Creche Creching kiwi has been at an ultimate high this season. One of the largest...
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- Dec 14, 2021
- 5 min
Considerations for Housing of Little Blue Penguins in Rescue Facilities
The conditions a penguin is held in during the rehabilitation period will profoundly impact the likelihood of being released to the wild....
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- Nov 17, 2021
- 3 min
Dogs - Man’s Best Friend
but 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...
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- Oct 20, 2021
- 2 min
Tips when visiting ducks and waterfowl at the local pond
We try to discourage people from feeding ducks and waterfowl and recommend finding a bench or somewhere to sit and watch and enjoy them....
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- Sep 10, 2021
- 6 min
Use of a Sling in Non-ambulatory Long-legged Birds
The management of avian patients who are non-ambulatory is difficult at the best of times, but the management of long-legged species -...
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- Aug 27, 2021
- 2 min
Becoming Responsible Cat Owners
Photo Credit Department of Conservation The threat. Feral cats have a significant impact on New Zealand's native and non-native species....
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- Jul 9, 2021
- 3 min
When Construction Projects Don't Meet the Intent of the Resource Consents
The recent well-publicised battle between the developers of the Kennedy Point Marina on Waiheke Island, and local occupiers and iwi, has...
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- Jun 22, 2021
- 2 min
Parapara vs Morepork
The indigenous Parapara or “bird-catcher” tree (Ceodes brunoniana) is somewhat controversial. It produces sticky fruits over the winter...
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- May 3, 2021
- 3 min
The Need for a More Sustainable Model for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife
Nelson reporter Samantha Gee's recent article highlighted the demand for more rehabilitators in Nelson. While two rehabilitators work...
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- Dec 20, 2019
- 1 min
Give a Wildlife Gift
If you are looking for a gift for a friend or family member interested in wildlife rehabilitation, the perfect gift might be a gift card...
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