http://www.sanctuarymountain.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.sanctuarymountain.co.nz en-us Wed, 28 Oct 2026 07:14:51 +1300 Rocketspark http://www.sanctuarymountain.co.nz/blog/post/171289/2025-2026-annual-report/ Please click on the link below to read out 2025-2026 Annual Report... Tue, 27 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.sanctuarymountain.co.nz/blog/#post171289 http://www.sanctuarymountain.co.nz/blog/post/171290/new-kakapo-and-mahoenui-giant-weta-arrivals-mark-25-year-milestone/ Two additional kākāpō and a new cohort of 122 Mahoenui giant wētā have arrived at Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari, marking another significant conservation milestone as the sanctuary celebrates 25 years of ecological restoration. These arrivals are a living reminder of the extraordinary transformation made possible through 25 years of community dedication to protecting and restoring Maungatautari. A once audacious vision to enclose an entire mountain, remove introduced predators and p... Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.sanctuarymountain.co.nz/blog/#post171290 http://www.sanctuarymountain.co.nz/blog/post/171291/a-can-in-the-hand-is-worth-2-in-the-bush-exclusive-collab-in-support-of-sanctuary-mountain-maungatautari/ MEDIA RELEASEA unique collaboration between Garage Project, Yakima Chief Hops and a group of like-minded industry partners is turning great beer into direct conservation action, with $2 from every can sold of a limited-edition beer donated to Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari.The beer, Bush Bash, has been created to support the sanctuary's work protecting and restoring 3,363 hectares of ancient native forest and the more than 730 native species that reside within it.Sanctuary Mountain Maungatauta... Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.sanctuarymountain.co.nz/blog/#post171291 http://www.sanctuarymountain.co.nz/blog/post/171288/kiwibank-first-new-zealand-bank-to-back-biodiversity-credits/ MEDIA RELEASEKiwibank has become one of New Zealand's early adopters of Biodiversity Credits, purchasing credits generated through Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari in partnership with environmental markets specialist Ekos.The investment reflects Kiwibank's commitment to helping build a better future for Aotearoa New Zealand, recognising that thriving communities, a resilient economy and a healthy natural environment are deeply connected.The Biodiversity Credits purchased by Kiwibank support cons... Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.sanctuarymountain.co.nz/blog/#post171288 http://www.sanctuarymountain.co.nz/blog/post/170787/dual-finalist-honours-in-2026-tourism-and-business-awards/ MEDIA RELEASE  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 prestigious awards. “We are honoured to be recognised amongst the businesses named as finalists in the New Zealand Tourism Awards... 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