Let them be wild! Most of you might have already spotted our new, most exciting residents (sorry Ruruku!): three cheeky young kākā, who will only rest from playing and investigating their surroundings when they are asleep! To recover from the…
Celebrating a Remarkable Year at Brook Waimārama Sanctuary As we reflect on the past year, we’re proud to celebrate another inspiring chapter for the Brook Waimārama Sanctuary Trust. We hope you enjoyed a relaxing Christmas and New Year and had…
Where to see kiwi birds in New Zealand (and how to do it responsibly) Seeing a kiwi in the wild is one of those bucket-list moments people dream about. The catch is that kiwi are nocturnal, quiet, and brilliantly good…
Thanks to MD Outoors & Patagonia! MD Outdoors have made a donation of $1,798 to support the Sanctuary recently. MD Outdoors is a small independent outdoor shop in Nelson. If you haven't been yet, you definitely should pop in, they…
Rebuilding After the Storm In May 2025, an extraordinary burst of rain hit the Sanctuary—so intense that it overwhelmed both the rain gauge at Third House and the river flow meter in the Brook. With both instruments knocked out, the…
Peanut Butter and Conservation! Thanks to the team at Pic's Peanut Butter, who have been a long-time supporter of the Sanctuary: Heres what they have to say. At Pic’s Peanut Butter, sustainability is at the heart of what we do,…
Natureland Wildlife Trust proud to support Natureland Wildlife Trust is proud to be supporting the Brook Waimārama Sanctuary with the arrival of their first group of kākā. These birds are an important step toward establishing a wild population within the…