A word from our wise police, wear your seatbelt! If you have read those words and you’re rolling your eyes and frantically looking for the next story to read, then this article is for you. As we all know, the … Read More
Saturday 8 June saw our local Rural Fire Crews come together for a Wajax Competition at Awana Campground. Crews from Tryphena, Kaitoke, Okupu and Awana/Okiwi turned out in force to show their skills in setting up wajax pumps, hoses, and … Read More
New Zealand is an ongoing battle against problematic introduced plant species’ that threaten our native flora. One place in a position to strike is Aotea, Great Barrier Island, as many pest species that have thrived on the mainland are still … Read More
The Aotea Cat-alogue is a resource to help field staff identify owned cats while undertaking feral cat control where threatened species are being protected. There has been an overwhelming response to the Cat-alogue, with 143 cats’ details and photos now … Read More
The latest newsletter, #46, from Windy Hill Rosalie Bay Catchment Trust Influences on an Island Sanctuary 1999 – 2024 The Windy Hill Sanctuary began modestly in 1999 with 100 rat traps and a part time trapper. We began with … Read More