Kia ora,
Conservation week is coming up and spring is off to a flying start with kākā and kākāriki laying their first eggs of the season and white clematis flowering in the valley. We recently released two hihi from Pukaha Mt Bruce - they were too quick for our photographer so here’s a photo of their arrival.
 Due to popular demand we added two more dates to our Nature Photography Workshops and on the subject of photography you are all invited to enter our Spring Photo Competition.
We’re also looking for help with our upcoming street appeal so scroll down for details on that. Remember this Sunday dad goes free and on Tuesday night it’s Colin Miskelly’s seminar – see you there.
Here is the latest update from Acting Chair Graeme Mitchell.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Nāku noa,
Lauren and the Zealandia team
Photo: Fraser Crichton
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 Dad goes FREE
Father’s Day, Sunday 2 September
Bring your dad for a bird-watching day in the bush and a bite to eat at scenic Rata café and he'll get in FREE.
How about a trip to the far end of the fence with a plant guide in hand, or perhaps a leisurely walk to the Upper Dam? We’ve got some great gifts at the Store too! |
 Spring photo competition
With so much activity in the valley, spring is a fantastic time to get out your camera. We’re running a spring photo competition and it starts today – so get snapping.
Winners will be selected from four categories and displayed at our Visitor Centre and online. One overall winner will receive a gift Zealandia membership!
Categories
Plants, Animals, Landscape, People in nature.
Deadline: Midnight, Monday 29 October.
Full information
Photo: Paul Ramos Little
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 Seminar: 150 years of bird translocations in New Zealand
Tuesday 4 September. 7.30pm - 8.30pm
Victoria University's Karori Campus, THKLT4.
Te Papa's curator of terrestrial vertebrates Dr Colin Miskelly (a Zealandia Guardian and former Trustee) has recently reviewed the history of conservation bird translocations in New Zealand. Among the gems he will divulge are the first successful translocation of a New Zealand bird, and the four species that exist only as translocated populations (one of which is found in the valley). More…
Members: free. Guests: gold coin donation.
Light refreshments after.
Please confirm attendance: info@visitzealandia.com putting "Miskelly Seminar" in the subject line plus the number of people attending - to help us gauge numbers.
Photo: Kate McAlpine
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Can you help with our Street Appeal?
Friday 26 October
Polish your halo and join our team of donations collectors on Friday 26 October. For two hours, a half-day or all day - anything you can do will be greatly appreciated.
We will be collecting from early morning to early evening with priority in the central city, but also in the suburban centres of Johnsonville, Karori, Kilbirnie and possibly Wellington Airport.
Please contact Allison McPherson allison.mcpherson@visitzealandia.com or on 021 0232 7883 for further information.
In anticipation, thank you for your support of Zealandia. For nature. Not for profit.
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 Nature photography workshop
Sunday 9 September, 9am- 3pm SOLD OUT
Sunday 23 September, 9am- 3pm
Sunday 30 September, 9am- 3pm
Join professional Wellington photographer Simon Woolf for a day of nature photography in the beautiful sanctuary valley at Zealandia! Lunch included. Ideal for beginner/ intermediate/ serious photographers wanting to meet like-minded people and pick up new tips on outdoor photography. More on our website…
Members: $75
Non-members: $95
Booking essential:
Call (04) 920 9200 (option 3), or book in person at our admissions desk, or email visitors@visitzealandia.com
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 White clematis
Beautiful white clematis (puawānanga) is in bloom at Zealandia. It’s growing up the side of our Visitor Centre and can be seen in various spots around the valley.
This vine should not be confused with the pest plant “old man’s beard” – a different type of clematis that smothers native forest. Read more on Weedbusters.
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