Justine Sanderson – Page 2 – Tāwharanui Open Sanctuary Society

Close encounter with Kaka in ecology bush

A visitor to the sanctuary meets a friendly Kaka.We received this photo from a recent visitor to the sanctuary with the following explanation. “I was walking the ecology trail and sat down for a few minutes at a little clearing. I heard a rustling sound and looked over to see Read more…

By Justine Sanderson, 9 years11 February 2018 ago

Reintroductions

Duvaucel’s gecko release

80 Duvaucel’s gecko now reside at Tāwharanui Open Sanctuary, the first mainland population of this largest NZ lizard for at least 60 if not 100 years. A big thank you to Manu Barry of Massey University who has lead this project. It has been so well planned and executed. Thank Read more…

By Justine Sanderson, 10 years17 November 2016 ago