http://www.sanctuarymountain.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.sanctuarymountain.co.nz en-us Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:10:23 +1300 Rocketspark http://www.sanctuarymountain.co.nz/blog/post/170787/dual-finalist-honours-in-2026-tourism-and-business-awards/ MEDIA RELEASE  9 September 2026  Dual finalist honours for Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari in 2026 Tourism and Business Awards Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari has earned recognition on both the national and regional stage, being named as a finalist in two categories in both the 2026 New Zealand Tourism Awards and in the 2026 Waikato Business Awards. CEO Helen Hughes says Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari is unbelievably proud to be named finalists in these prestigi... Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.sanctuarymountain.co.nz/blog/#post170787 http://www.sanctuarymountain.co.nz/blog/post/170786/h5-bird-flu-update/ H5 bird flu (HPAI H5N1) has been confirmed in the Wellington region, after an ocean-going brown skua found in Petone tested positive for the virus. Days later, a kahu (Australasian harrier) in Wairarapa was also confirmed to be infected.At Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari, we have been preparing for this scenario for the past 18 months. Our response plan has been developed in alignment with national guidelines and in partnership with mana whenua and builds on the strong biosecurity practices we ... Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.sanctuarymountain.co.nz/blog/#post170786 http://www.sanctuarymountain.co.nz/blog/post/170788/record-breaking-800-kiwi-translocated-from-sanctuary-mountain-maungatautari/ MEDIA RELEASE14 May 2026Record-breaking 800 kiwi translocated from Sanctuary Mountain MaungatautariSanctuary Mountain Maungatautari, Save the Kiwi, and mana whenua haves made conservation history, with the cumulative total of kiwi translocated from the sanctuary surpassing 800. This figure is the result of just four years of translocations and represents the largest kiwi translocation programme undertaken from any one wild source site in Aotearoa New Zealand, placing it among the largest bi... Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.sanctuarymountain.co.nz/blog/#post170788 http://www.sanctuarymountain.co.nz/blog/post/170785/international-trading-in-biodiversity-credits/ Ekos and Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari have completed an international biodiversity credit transaction with a European hotel, marking a milestone for New Zealand’s nature markets and growing demand for high-integrity conservation outcomes.... Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.sanctuarymountain.co.nz/blog/#post170785 http://www.sanctuarymountain.co.nz/blog/post/170784/parliament-hosts-wild-kiwi/ MEDIA RELEASE BY CAPITAL KIWI28 April 2026... Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.sanctuarymountain.co.nz/blog/#post170784 http://www.sanctuarymountain.co.nz/blog/post/170783/overnight-stay-in-education-centre/ Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Our overnight stay at Sanctuary Mountain was an absolute highlight! The youth are still buzzing. The experience is truly immersive—from the daytime beauty of the native birds to the magic of the mountain after dark. The night tour was a standout; getting to see bats and hearing the call of kiwis echoing through the trees was surreal. We even spotted a massive eel in the mountain pond!Te Awamutu Scout GroupRead about kids greening Taupo's student leader overnight campFind... Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.sanctuarymountain.co.nz/blog/#post170783 http://www.sanctuarymountain.co.nz/blog/post/170781/summer-carving-project/ Over the summer, the Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari whānau were joined by a very talented carver, Taj, who brought his amazing skills and creative energy to an important project unfolding here on the maunga."Tainui te WakaWaikato te AwaTautari te MaungaRaukawa te iwiTihei Mauriora"Taj has recently graduated from the Te Puia Arts and Crafts Institute, where he completed a three‑year scholarship in traditional styles, tools, and technologies.Taj is from Raukawa iwi where he has participated i... Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.sanctuarymountain.co.nz/blog/#post170781 http://www.sanctuarymountain.co.nz/blog/post/163974/young-takahe-take-flight-from-maungatautari-boosting-national-recovery/ MEDIA RELEASEFriday 20 March 2026... Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.sanctuarymountain.co.nz/blog/#post163974 http://www.sanctuarymountain.co.nz/blog/post/163972/kiwi-from-sanctuary-mountain-maungatautari-move-to-karioi-rahui/ MEDIA RELEASEFriday 20 March 2026... Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.sanctuarymountain.co.nz/blog/#post163972 http://www.sanctuarymountain.co.nz/blog/post/163944/annual-report-2024--2025/ We have rebuilt partnerships, diversified revenue streams, and pioneered conservation finance through Biodiversity Credits and an endowment fund with Momentum Waikato. Tourism and education have grown, with record visitor numbers, new tours, and on-site accommodation generating fresh income. Cultural connections deepened, and community outreach expanded to vulnerable groups. Despite resource constraints and predator challenges, our team delivered world-class conservation outcomes.... Wed, 29 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.sanctuarymountain.co.nz/blog/#post163944