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Aug 2, 20223 min read
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, 20223 min read
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, 20222 min read
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, 20223 min read
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, 20223 min read
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, 20215 min read
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, 20213 min read
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, 20212 min read
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, 20216 min read
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, 20212 min read
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, 20213 min read
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, 20212 min read
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, 20213 min read
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, 20191 min read
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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Dec 3, 20191 min read
2020 Wildlife Calendars
If 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...
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Dec 2, 20192 min read
Wildlife at Risk
Australia is being ravaged by hundreds of bushfires across several states and exhausted fire crews have been extremely grateful for the...
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Nov 2, 20192 min read
Wild Penguin Rehabilitation
Wildlife coming into a human environment for care and rehabilitation are exposed to stress and/or reduced immune response from their...
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Oct 17, 20191 min read
Wildlife Training Available
WReNNZ is excited to announce a new partnership with one of our Associate Members Learn Bird Care. Learn Bird Care is run by two of...
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Oct 3, 20192 min read
2019 Wildlife Photo Competition Winner
In September, to celebrate 50 years of the Department of Conservation's Conservation Week, WReNNZ held our first Wildlife Facebook Photo...
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Oct 2, 20192 min read
Refeeding Seabirds
Seabirds commonly get storm wrecked around New Zealand's coastline. Quite often they are found to be in poor or emaciated body...
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