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CLIMATE CHANGE: MARINE HEATWAVES IMPACTING SEABIRD SURVIVAL
Marine Heatwaves According to the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA), New Zealand’s coastal waters are set to...
Mar 21, 20237 min read
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Basic first aid and rescue kit for birds
Basic first aid and rescue kit for birds I am often asked what people should have on hand in the way of a first aid kit for birds....
Nov 16, 20222 min read
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The guts of the matter: What rehabilitators need to consider in their patients
Gut biome, or, to be more precise, gut microbiome research, has been a rapidly expanding field of research over the past 20 years. This...
Oct 14, 20223 min read
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NZ Dotterel Case Study
In October 2021, a wild tūturiwhatu (northern New Zealand dotterel) chick arrived at Auckland Zoo’s Veterinary Hospital for care and...
Sep 16, 20223 min read
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How to ace your native species permit application
If you wish to work with native species in New Zealand, you need to apply for a Wildlife Act Authority (permit) through the Department of...
Aug 2, 20223 min read
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The public behaving badly
Rehabbers are dedicated volunteers who care for our injured and orphaned wildlife and provide an excellent service to the community and...
Jul 8, 20223 min read
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Construction can work hand in hand with conservation
The construction of a marina on Waiheke Island recently made the news for all the wrong reasons. This was a case of construction...
May 27, 20222 min read
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Evaluating downed seabirds for release
Photo Credit BirdCare Aotearoa 2022 It's Cook's petrel season! Last year we admitted 148 over three weeks starting at the beginning of...
Apr 27, 20223 min read
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Busy season for Kiwi creches
3-week old Taxi arriving at the Napier Kiwi Creche Creching kiwi has been at an ultimate high this season. One of the largest...
Mar 18, 20223 min read
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Considerations for Housing of Little Blue Penguins in Rescue Facilities
The conditions a penguin is held in during the rehabilitation period will profoundly impact the likelihood of being released to the wild....
Dec 14, 20215 min read
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Dogs - Man’s Best Friend
but Kiwi’s worst enemy We all love our fur babies; be they cats or dogs. And as dog owners, we would be horrified if our dog was...
Nov 17, 20213 min read
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Tips when visiting ducks and waterfowl at the local pond
We try to discourage people from feeding ducks and waterfowl and recommend finding a bench or somewhere to sit and watch and enjoy them....
Oct 20, 20212 min read
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Use of a Sling in Non-ambulatory Long-legged Birds
The management of avian patients who are non-ambulatory is difficult at the best of times, but the management of long-legged species -...
Sep 10, 20216 min read
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Becoming Responsible Cat Owners
Photo Credit Department of Conservation The threat. Feral cats have a significant impact on New Zealand's native and non-native species....
Aug 27, 20212 min read
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When Construction Projects Don't Meet the Intent of the Resource Consents
The recent well-publicised battle between the developers of the Kennedy Point Marina on Waiheke Island, and local occupiers and iwi, has...
Jul 9, 20213 min read
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Parapara vs Morepork
The indigenous Parapara or “bird-catcher” tree (Ceodes brunoniana) is somewhat controversial. It produces sticky fruits over the winter...
Jun 22, 20212 min read
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The Need for a More Sustainable Model for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife
Nelson reporter Samantha Gee's recent article highlighted the demand for more rehabilitators in Nelson. While two rehabilitators work...
May 3, 20213 min read
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Give a Wildlife Gift
If you are looking for a gift for a friend or family member interested in wildlife rehabilitation, the perfect gift might be a gift card...
Dec 20, 20191 min read
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2020 Wildlife Calendars
If you love wildlife and are due a little gift, or you're looking for a great Christmas gift or stocking filler for your friends, family...
Dec 3, 20191 min read
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Wildlife at Risk
Australia is being ravaged by hundreds of bushfires across several states and exhausted fire crews have been extremely grateful for the...
Dec 2, 20192 min read
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