Kia ora,
 Well, the recent temperature drop hasn’t stopped a new species from spending some time in our sanctuary valley – a pūkeko has been sighted at the wetlands! While we would be concerned if a group of them established (they can damage plants as well as kill young birds, reptiles and invertebrates) we think this one will likely move on soon.
Visit us now and look out for mixed groups of feeding whitehead, saddleback, robin and fantail in the bush. These appear to be led by the busy whiteheads and can be wonderful to watch. Listen out for chatter between Tūī Terrace and the dam kākā feeders.
Read on for some interesting news updates including the fantastic show of support we’ve had regarding future governance options ( here’s that form). We’ve got some great events and offers coming up too.
Nāku noa,
Lauren and the Zealandia team.
Photo: Janice McKenna
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 $10 Mondays!
What an amazing deal: general admission for just $10 every Monday in May and June.
Includes entry to our fascinating exhibition and beautiful sanctuary valley. Tell your friends!
Photo: Brendon Doran
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 Submissions update
Some good news: we’ve had over 1150 submissions via our online form supporting the Trust’s position to remain independent instead of council-owned. Well done and thank you to all!
Here’s some advice for those making those crucial oral submissions as well – something we strongly urge you to do if you can.
Deadline for submissions: 5pm Friday 18th May (oral submissions run 21-24 May).
Add your voice now >
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 Pam’s good deed
Pam Fuller, our Guide and Host Convenor, is retiring after 19 years of both paid and volunteer duty in the valley. But don’t buy her a book token! Together with Des Smith, who’s hosting a garden tour fundraiser on 13 May, she’s hoping to raise $1,500 for new Zealandia flora signage. More…
Also in the news:
Photo: Dominion Post
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 Tuatara beer & food match
& prize draw
Thursday 24 May. 6pm - 9.30pm.
After the great success of last year’s event, Zealandia is pleased to invite you to our 2nd Tuatara beer tasting and food match.
Beer expert Neil Miller will guide you through 7 Tuatara brews, paired with dishes by function chef Mat Gorrie. An exciting event for craft beer newbies and long-time enthusiasts.
**Enter to win tickets in our prize draw!**
$60 per ticket. Space is limited, so reserve now.
bookings@visitzealandia.com or (04) 920 9200 ext 3. |
 Forest & Bird conference
15 & 16 June, Te Papa.
Check out this Forest & Bird conference at Te Papa. Zealandia members can get the early bird rate (if you are a member receiving this email instead of the member version please drop a line to info@visitzealandia.com with your address or member number and we'll update your records).
Face up to the Future:
“Imagining, and taking steps to sustain and secure, the nature of tomorrow. Our ambition is to set the conservation and environment agenda, instead of responding to it; to balance our defensive advocacy work on conservation threats with a stance that is also proactive and visionary”.
Full information: forestandbird.org.nz/conference2012
To book at the early bird rate contact Helen Ward: h.ward@forestandbird.org.nz
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 Mother’s Day Deal
Sunday 13 May
Treat your mum to a delicious brunch, lunch or high tea at Rata Café (purchase at least 1 main) and she’ll get FREE general admission to the sanctuary valley and exhibition. Just show your receipt at the admissions desk.
Sponsored by Mitsubishi Motors.
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Toddler Tuesdays
10.30am, Tuesdays May/June.
Free at Rata Café: Storyteller Anna Burns captures the wonder and fantasy of storytelling for your under 5's. Unwind with a coffee and cake while Anna casts her spell on the littlies.
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 CarboNZero Kaimira wines
We’re please to announce Rata Café now stocks CarboNZero wine from Kaimira.
This delicious wine is the perfect match for our menu and is a great choice for all our Conscious Consumers.
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