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DunedinJune 6

Ecosanctuary kiwichick a 'big boost'

A sighting of a Haast tokoeka kiwi chick at Orokonui Ecosanctuary is an important milestone for the recovery of the rare native bird, the Department of Conservation says.
DunedinJune 5

Taka-she ruffles a few feathers

Birds of a feather flock together.
Taka-she ruffles a few feathers
Taka-she ruffles a few feathers
DunedinMay 9

Female companion joins ecosanctuary's takahe

A female takahe has been released at Orokonui Ecosanctuary to keep its resident male company.
Female companion joins ecosanctuary's takahe
Female companion joins ecosanctuary's takahe
DunedinApril 24

Ecosanctuary welcomes Roto offspring

It appears a little freedom might have been all it took for the kaka known as Mr Roto and his partner ''Mrs Roto'' to reignite the fires and breed.
Ecosanctuary welcomes Roto offspring
Ecosanctuary welcomes Roto offspring
The MixApril 5

Robins just flitting along nicely

There are South Island robins in Orokonui Ecosanctuary - scores of them, writes Robert Schadewinkel.
Robins just flitting along nicely
Robins just flitting along nicely
DunedinApril 5

Sculptors draw inspiration from nature

The flora and fauna of Orokonui Ecosanctuary have inspired sculptors to create reflections of their work environment from wood and stone.
Sculptors draw inspiration from nature
Sculptors draw inspiration from nature
DunedinMarch 25

Not just birdsong at ecosanctuary

Dunedin musician Lisa Tui performs in the Sanctuary Sirens concert at Orokonui Ecosanctuary on Saturday afternoon.
Not just birdsong at ecosanctuary
Not just birdsong at ecosanctuary
The MixMarch 1

No place for arachnophobia

Spiders have had a bad rap, writes Orokonui Ecosanctuary guide Sofie Welvaert.
No place for arachnophobia
No place for arachnophobia
The MixFebruary 1

Tracking the Orokonui dragons

The tuatara reintroduced a few months ago into a Dunedin forest are posing some interesting questions for researchers from the University of Otago, as Neville Peat reports.
DunedinJanuary 23

Orokonui fee labelled unfair

A new charge at the Orokonui Ecosanctuary is angering a tour operator who claims the fee discriminates against her customers.
DunedinJanuary 20

Chance to learn of falcons

There is no room for complacency over the future of the endangered New Zealand falcon, researcher and falcon advocate Dr Donna Falconer says.
Chance to learn of falcons
Chance to learn of falcons
DunedinJanuary 10

Tuatara arrivals craving the heat

Lucky visitors to Orokonui Ecosanctuary, near Dunedin, may spot two young tuatara relaxing in the centre's new tuatara viewing pen.
DunedinDecember 6

Orokonui impresses judges

Larnach Castle and Orokonui Ecosanctuary have been presented with the inaugural Keep Dunedin Beautiful visitor attraction awards.
DunedinNovember 8

More tuatara settling in at ecosanctuary

Thirty more tuatara are settling into their new home at Orokonui Ecosanctuary.
DunedinNovember 3

Rare plants find a safe haven

A sanctuary for wildlife, Orokonui Ecosanctuary is rapidly becoming a haven for our rare native plants too, writes Alyth Grant.
DunedinOctober 17

Video: Tuatara are back after 100 years

Orokonui Ecosanctuary, in Dunedin, is now home to 44 wild tuatara.
The MixOctober 5

Bush birds for the sharp-eyed

Although kaka, takahe and kiwi are among the headline species living at Orokonui Ecosanctuary, the forested valley also harbours some bush birds that are dainty and intriguing, writes Neville Peat.
DunedinSeptember 3

Family day spent planting at Orokonui Scenic Reserve

Former All Black and current Highlanders scrum coach Kees Meeuws spent Father's Day digging holes at the bottom of a gully yesterday, and enjoyed every minute.
Family day spent planting at Orokonui Scenic Reserve
Family day spent planting at Orokonui Scenic Reserve
NewsSeptember 2

Meeuws to initiate wetland project

Former All Black Kees Meeuws will join the North Otago rugby team tomorrow, when he starts a new project aimed at improving wetlands to protect whitebait stocks at the Orokonui Scenic Reserve, just north of Dunedin.
Meeuws to initiate wetland project
Meeuws to initiate wetland project
DunedinAugust 31

Host honour for Orokonui guide

Sue Hensley's passion for the Orokonui Ecosanctuary has resulted in her being named Dunedin host personality of the year at a tourism industry meeting.
The MixAugust 31

Romance in the air

Elton Smith previews a new phase for Orokonui Ecosanctuary's rare kiwi.
DunedinAugust 23

Grant for ecosanctuary

More children will have access to Orokonui Ecosanctuary's learning programmes thanks to a grant from the Leslie Hutchins Conservation Foundation.
DunedinAugust 10

Two rare kiwi pair off at Orokonui

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.
DunedinJuly 28

Trust keen to make ecosanctuary viable

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