How to search for a lost kākā? Our newest and cheekiest addition to the sanctuary, kākā, are all roaming free now! But they aren’t just highly inquisitive, they are also strong fliers. These parrots (unlike their completely flightless cousins the…
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…
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…
What an exciting moment to finally welcome kākā to the Sanctuary. UPDATE: our three kākā were released on 28 April 2026. Keep up to date with our latest news on our social channels Following a moving iwi-led Tuku Taonga welcoming…
Welcoming the Kākā to Brook Waimārama Sanctuary The day has finally arrived. After years of focused effort to remove pests and predators and create a safe haven for protected wildlife, kākā are returning home to Brook Waimārama Sanctuary. Once abundant…
Climate Change Grant - thanks to Nelson City Council The Brook Waimārama Sanctuary received funding from last year’s Climate Change Grant to transition from petrol and diesel powered tools to electric. This shift has helped reduce emissions, lower noise levels,…