Ranger’s Report – May 2026
A very busy month this month with the release of wētāpunga taking up most ofthe time. We also had a kiwi release, school groups, volunteer and many of thenormal jobs still needing to be done. The weather is definitely starting to cool andwith that comes the slow of visitors to the island. I have still […]
Ranger’s Report – April 2026
Kia ora! Welcome to this month’s report. An extremely damp month with loads of rain and even a cyclone. I took some time off last month and Bernie, the previous ranger, island sat for me which was great. A busy month for kiwi as we took three off last month and have three more coming […]
The release of Wētāpunga on Matakohe Island
Photos by Wendy Bown. Written by Jonny Beech. It was a moment worth celebrating for Matakohe Limestone Island, with 450 wētāpunga released onto the island in May 2026. Their arrival marked a momentous milestone for this predator-free reserve in Whangārei Harbour and reflects years of dedication, partnership and belief in what restoration can achieve. Welcoming […]