Sunday in the Park
Sunday in the Park March workday cancelled
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the workday planned for Sunday 7 March, 2021 is cancelled. We miss you Tāwharanui.
Volunteers
Diverse volunteer work at Tāwharanui
The Thursday work group was very happy to catch up on various tasks in the Park, which had been delayed by lockdowns: rabbit holes along the fence of the takahē enclosure were filled in; rusted netting was replaced by two panels of stainless steel netting at the Jones Bay end Read more…
Chairperson comment
TOSSI chairperson comment Spring 2020
The world is a changed place with tragic losses of people and jobs, creating a reason for a reassessment of the way we live. Hopefully we can recalibrate on a global scale and make some corrections for a more sustainable future. Lockdowns gave people time to exercise and get back Read more…
Fish
Giant kōkopu survive 2020 drought
The plight of a few native freshwater fish will mean different things to different people, and it can be difficult for us to consider another person’s – or a fish’s perspective. New Zealand’s giant kōkopu (Galaxias argenteus) population is at risk and years of planning, collaboration and some good fortune Read more…