News & Community Stories
Read these inspiring local stories about going above and beyond to ensure a sustainable future in Taranaki.
The dream of Kiwi Conservation becoming reality-Te Ara Taiao
The growth in Kiwi conservation is a dream becoming reality. Share in the experience of a Kiwi release and discover more about this important of this mahi for Te Ara Taiao
Our Tamariki and the Kiwi Release
On Friday 21st May 2021, another Kiwi was released at Pukeiti, and Tuesday 25th May the last Kiwi was released at Maungaraka under the current permit - the culmination of 3 years of planning and collaboration among many stakeholders…
Kiwis Create Life-long Memories
Ngā Motu students saw Kiwis up close for the first time at Pukeiti before the manu (birds) were released on the Kaitake Ranges.
Anton’s Weta Watcher - using artificial intelligence to accelerate wildlife conservation
A lively turn out of twenty-five people attended the first Taranaki Soup event hosted by Startup Taranaki at the Do Box on 24th February. A collective $500 raised went to the winning idea - Victor Anton’s Wētā Watcher, a device that autonomously takes photos of ground-dwelling invertebrates and herpetofauna (lizards/geckos).
Seaweek 6th - 14th March
NZAEE Seaweek is New Zealand's annual, national week celebrating the sea funded entirely through sponsorship and in-kind support. Coordinated by Sir Peter Blake MERC since 2020 in partnership with NZ Association for Environmental Education (NZAEE).