Orokonui Ecosanctuary

Because two "kiwi couples" have formed among the rare Haast tokoeka who have made Orokonui Ecosanctuary their home, the organisation is calling their translocation a success.

Gift subscriptions, campervan advertising and an endowment fund are being considered to help make Orokonui Ecosanctuary financially sustainable.

Hopes Sirocco, the world-famous kakapo, will again boost visitor numbers and revenue for the Orokonui Ecosanctuary have been dashed.

The work of a six-legged team has revealed it is "highly unlikely" stoats are living in the Orokonui Ecosanctuary.

The arrival at Orokonui Ecosanctuary of a pair of rare takahe has been delayed after one injured its foot.

Hauling yourself up an 80m-tall "matchstick" may not be everyone's idea of a great day out, but arborist Drew Bristow is a man on a mission.

A contest for the title of the tallest has taken place at the Orokonui Ecosanctuary, writes general manager Chris Baillie.

The Orokonui Ecosanctuary will soon welcome its rarest inhabitants - a pair of adult takahe.

A pair of takahe will become the latest inhabitants of Orokonui Ecosanctuary.

Reducing winter opening days from seven to five days is just one of the tough decisions the Otago Natural History Trust may have to make about Orokonui Ecosanctuary in the coming year.