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Volunteer Info Day At Pūkaha - Help Protect Our Wildlife Legacy
Wednesday, 27 August 2025, 3:19 pm | Pukaha National Wildlife Centre
Pūkaha welcomes volunteers from all walks of life, offering roles that match skills, experience, availability, and fitness. More >>
Significant Milestone Reached In Pūkaha’s Recovery
Friday, 22 August 2025, 12:56 pm | Pukaha National Wildlife Centre
Pūkaha Chair Shane McManaway and Rangitāne Tū Mai Rā Trust Chair Sonya Rīmene said the agreement is a significant milestone in Pūkaha’s financial recovery. It will enable Pūkaha to manage its debt responsibly and enable Rangitāne to own ... More >>
An Evening Of Inspiration: Ian Foster's Book Signing & Charity Auction Raises Funds For Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre
Monday, 4 August 2025, 4:24 pm | Pukaha National Wildlife Centre
Following the book talk, guests enjoyed a charity auction with incredible items generously donated by local Wairarapa businesses. Among the highlights was a signed All Blacks jersey donated by Ian himself, which sparked generous bidding. More >>
Pūkaha Wildlife Centre To Stay Open After Agreeing Deal With Iwi, Creditors
Wednesday, 2 July 2025, 10:34 am | Pukaha National Wildlife Centre
Board Chair Shane McManaway and Rangitāne Tū Mai Rā Chair Sonya Rimene say that the agreement forged in recent days has brought Pūkaha back from the brink of closure and given it breathing space to focus on a positive future. More >>
Te Mātātara: A New Whare Toi Opens At Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre
Thursday, 15 August 2024, 7:56 pm | Pukaha National Wildlife Centre
The name Te Mātātara signifies a place of insight and vision, reflecting its role as a creative sanctuary where weavers will weave stories into every piece, connecting the past with the present and inspiring future generations. More >>
Special Kiwi Release To Honour Historical Ties Between Tararua Region And Poland
Monday, 27 May 2024, 2:45 pm | Pukaha National Wildlife Centre
Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre is thrilled to announce a special kiwi release event on May 31st, 2024. The kiwi, named Pōrana (Poland in te reo Māori), commemorates the unique historical relationship between the Tararua town of Pahiatua and Poland. More >>
Release Of Rare Parakeet At Pūkaha
Tuesday, 15 November 2022, 9:07 am | Pukaha National Wildlife Centre
Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre will release six young yellow- crowned kākāriki reared in captivity into the 942ha surrounding forest on Wednesday this week. This will be the first of several releases of 39 birds in total, approved by the Department ... More >>
Moa Bones On Display At Pūkaha
Wednesday, 13 July 2022, 10:31 am | Pukaha National Wildlife Centre
Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre has unveiled a rare display of moa bones at its Visitor Centre this week. Visitors can view the Moa bones for free in the Pūkaha Visitor Centre. The Centre is open 9:00am – 5:00pm seven days a week. To celebrate ... More >>
New Whare Whakairo Opens At Pūkaha
Wednesday, 3 February 2021, 9:17 am | Pukaha National Wildlife Centre
Mount Bruce, Masterton: Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre ’s whare whakairo (carving workshop) ‘Rere Te Maramara’ is now open to the public. It is one of the first publicly visible developments of Pūkaha’s $4.5 million Environment and Ecology ... More >>
Scientific Expert To Advise Biodiversity At Pūkaha
Tuesday, 26 January 2021, 5:46 pm | Pukaha National Wildlife Centre
Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre is pleased to announce the appointment of Christine Reed to the position of Biodiversity Manager. The new role will look to provide a greater understanding of the biodiversity value at Pūkaha with a view to how that ... More >>
Memorial Service To Be Held For Manukura At Pūkaha
Wednesday, 30 December 2020, 3:26 pm | Pukaha National Wildlife Centre
Mount Bruce, Masterton: Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre sadly lost its most famous resident, Manukura, on 27 December 2020. Pūkaha, Rangitāne o Wairarapa and Rangitāne o Tamaki Nui a Rua wish to confirm arrangements for a public farewell of our beloved ... More >>
Pūkaha Mourns Loss Of Precious White Kiwi
Monday, 28 December 2020, 10:34 am | Pukaha National Wildlife Centre
Mount Bruce, Masterton: Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre sadly announces the loss of its most famous resident, Manukura. The white kiwi was the first ever pure white kiwi hatched into captivity anywhere in the world. She went on to become a beloved ... More >>
Rare Bat Recorded At Pūkaha
Monday, 29 June 2020, 4:31 pm | Pukaha National Wildlife Centre
Long tailed bat | File Photo | Credit: Department of Conservation DOC Mount Bruce, Masterton: Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre has confirmed the existence of New Zealand’s long-tailed bat ( Chalinolobus tuberculatus ) in its forest reserve. The rare bat ... More >>
