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🌿 Mapping our Kiwi Explorers

Here’s a glimpse at where our 10 tracked kiwi pukupuku have settled in across the Sanctuary — and we’re thrilled to report they’re all alive, well, and making themselves at home.

We’re now hearing kiwi calls echoing from all corners of the... ngahere. Even better? Kiwi droppings have been spotted at the top of the Sanctuary, and kiwi footprints on the tracking cards. These are clear signs that each bird is carving out its own territory and finding the perfect spot to call home.

Kiwi #25 has not ventured far and has made their home right next to the visitor centre.

We’re thrilled to see them doing exactly what we hoped.

#KiwiPukupuku #BringingKiwiHome #BrookSanctuary #SanctuaryLife #WildlifeTracking #LittleSpottedKiwi #ConservationInAction

🎥 Spotted on Night Cam. A Resilient Kiwi 🐾

Amidst the challenges of the past week, here’s something that lifted everyone’s spirits: one of our kiwi pukupuku captured on night cam, quietly going about its business in the ngahere.

This is the first footage we’ve recorded... since the flood, and it’s an encouraging sign that our new residents are doing well.

💚 All 10 of our transmitter-tagged kiwi have been tracked since the storm and are alive, well, and actively moving around the Sanctuary.

After a week of intense recovery efforts, this moment is a powerful reminder of why it all matters.

Thank you for helping us protect them.

#KiwiComeback #BrookSanctuary #NightCam #ConservationInAction #FloodRecovery #BringingKiwiHome #KiwiPukupuku

💚 Flood Recovery Update from the Brook

It’s been just over a week since record rainfall hit the Brook Sanctuary, and our incredible volunteers have already been hard at work. Securing the damaged fenceline to the bedrock, they’re helping protect the precious species that call the ...Sanctuary home.

🐦Our ecology team is also back in action, tracking kiwi movements and replacing damaged equipment. Hearing their calls in the valley again has been a very welcome sound after the storm.

Thanks to your generosity, we now feel confident we can meet the repair costs. 🙌 Any remaining funds will help us further future-proof the Sanctuary.

He tangata, he tangata, he tangata.

It is the people — our volunteers, our supporters, our community — who make this place what it is.

Thank you for being part of something extraordinary. 💚

#BrookSanctuary #SanctuaryStrong #FloodRecovery #SupportLocalNature #BringingKiwiHome #KiwiComeback

🎉 Nelson — We Did It! $100,000 Raised! 💚

We’re beyond thrilled to share that, thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, we’ve reached our $100,000 emergency recovery fundraising target.

From businesses to individuals and whānau, the support from Nelson ...(and beyond!) has been nothing short of inspiring. You've shown just how much the Sanctuary means to our region — and how powerful we are when we come together.

🌧️ After the flood damage, things looked tough. But now, critical fence repairs are being planned, our biosecurity measures will hold strong and be strengthened to safeguard for future events. The long road to full recovery feels a lot less lonely.

We’re still accepting donations, as many people are still keen to lend their support to our recovery efforts. If there are funds left over after all the repairs/clean-up costs, we’ll use any leftover funds to purchase replacement fence materials or hold the funds in reserve for similar extreme weather events in the future.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for helping us protect our precious taonga and our newest residents, kiwi pukupuku.

The Sanctuary stands stronger because of you.
#SanctuaryStrong #BrookSanctuary #ThankYouNelson #CommunityPower #BringingKiwiHome #FloodRecovery #WeDidIt

💚 Thank You – From All of Us at the Brook

To everyone who’s donated, shared our story, or reached out with support over the past few days — thank you. Your generosity and aroha have reminded us just how deeply this sanctuary is loved.

🛠️ As many of you know, ...Monday’s storm caused significant damage to the Brook Waimārama Sanctuary — including a major slip on our predator-proof fence, flood damage to the historic dam, and the loss of key monitoring equipment.

We originally estimated the repairs would cost around $50,000. But as we continue to assess the full extent of the damage — including a section of the loop track that has fallen away — it’s becoming clear the total may be closer to $100,000. Work is ongoing, and we’re still uncovering the full picture.

🎥 Our Chief Executive, Chris has recorded a short video to thank you all — please take a moment to watch it.

This place exists because of community support — and right now, that support is helping us stay strong. If you're able to share the campaign or make a contribution, it truly makes a difference.

🔗 https://www.brooksanctuary.org.nz/2025-flood-fundraiser

From all of us at the Brook: thank you for standing with us.
And a big thank you to Digital Diligence Limited for coming down last minute to record the drone footage.

#SanctuaryStrong #BrookSanctuary #ThankYou #FloodRecovery #SupportLocalNature