Ecosanctuary seeks promotion
Ecosanctuary seeks promotion
The Orokonui Ecosanctuary has called for Dunedin City Council help to add to the 9000 visitors it received in the last year.
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Ten kiwis released at ecosanctuary
Ten kiwis released at ecosanctuary
For such a momentous occasion, there was little fuss.
The not-so-private life of Sirocco the kakapo
The not-so-private life of Sirocco the kakapo
The relationship between humans and birds is about to get a whole lot closer at Orokonui Ecosanctuary, Karin Ludwig reports.
Flightless parrot flies in for Orokonui holiday
Flightless parrot flies in for Orokonui holiday
They say he doesn't know he's a bird. Sirocco the kakapo thinks he's human.
Pakeha ethics at heart of sanctuary
Pakeha ethics at heart of sanctuary
The Orokonui Ecosanctuary needs to be recognised as a place for Pakeha conservation ethics, Otago anthropologist Jill Hamel says.
Politics threaten direction of ecosanctuary
Politics threaten direction of ecosanctuary
Orokonui Ecosanctuary founder and former chairman of the ecosanctuary trust, Raph Allen, warns about the dangers of proposed changes to the trust's constitution. They will be considered by trust members on Thursday.
Sirocco to ruffle feathers at Orokonui
Sirocco to ruffle feathers at Orokonui
Global media star, Sirocco the kakapo, will visit Dunedin in September, taking up residence at Orokonui Ecosanctuary.
Famous frisky kakapo to visit Dunedin
Famous frisky kakapo to visit Dunedin
A kakapo who became an internet sensation after he was filmed getting frisky with a zoologist is set to go on tour during the Rugby World Cup.
Trust deed changes sent to members
Trust deed changes sent to members
The controversial proposed changes to Otago Natural History Trust's deed have been released to members before a special general meeting later this month.
Vigilance keeps Orokonui wildlife fenced in, safe and secure
Vigilance keeps Orokonui wildlife fenced in, safe and secure
It's a fine line between success and failure for the Orokonui Ecosanctuary. The fine line is a fence, Elton Smith reports.
Elders step back from runanga's bid
Elders step back from runanga's bid
Karitane kaumatua are distancing themselves from Kati Huirapa runanga's pursuit of a formal relationship with Orokonui Ecosanctuary.
Dispute over Orokonui constitution
Dispute over Orokonui constitution
Proposed changes to Otago Natural History Trust's constitution to allow trust members to be appointed is undemocratic, its founder and former chairman Ralph Allen says.
Orokonui trial to determine mice problem
Orokonui trial to determine mice problem
Suspicions mice are getting through the corners and culverts of Orokonui Ecosanctuary's predator-proof fence has led to plans for an upgrade.
Wild kiwis calling
Wild kiwis calling
For the first time in 130 years, the call of kiwis in the wild is being heard near Dunedin, at the Orokonui Ecosanctuary.
Lunchtime, parrot fashion
Lunchtime, parrot fashion
The forest parrots are the entertainers of Orokonui Ecosanctuary but, as Sue Hensley writes, their survival is a serious business.
'Inspiring' buildings recognised
'Inspiring' buildings recognised
Orokonui Ecosanctuary's visitor centre has been described as an "inspirational example of sustainable architecture" by the 2011 New Zealand Architecture Awards jury.
Life and death of sanctuary kiwi expressed in beeps
Life and death of sanctuary kiwi expressed in beeps
In the first of a regular monthly column looking at life in the Orokonui Ecosanctuary, Neville Peat talks to Valerie Fay about searching for kiwi.
Kaka couple tentative about freedom
Kaka couple tentative about freedom
Two long-term captive kaka have taken their first halting steps into the wild at Orokonui Ecosanctuary but are not quite ready to leave their aviary.
Ecosanctuary on target
Ecosanctuary on target
One year on from its grand opening, Orokonui Ecosanctuary is on track to meet its targets for translocations, income, education and visitor numbers, operations manager Chris Baillie says.
Robin information valuable
Robin information valuable
Information gleaned from the experimental relocation of robins to Orokonui Ecosanctuary will hopefully help with the translocation of endangered species in the future, University of Otago associate professor Ian Jamieson says.