News
Enjoy keeping up to date with the current happenings at Rotokare Scenic Reserve Trust.
Become a friend of the lake to receive the latest Rotokare Bush Telegraph 4 times a year, as well as invitations to special events!
Rotokare WINS!
Rotokare was among many noteworthy environmental projects who won Taranaki Regional Council Environmental Awards for 2015.
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Friday, April 9, 2021
In a landmark event, a vanguard of six adult kiwi, born and raised at Rotokare, were released near Pukeiti on Friday 9th April 2021, bringing this taonga back to the Kaitakes after decades o...
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Monday, March 29, 2021
It is with great sadness that we relay the passing of Rotokare's Sanctuary Manager, Simon Collins, on Saturday 20th March 2021.
Simon was an indefatigable, passionate force for conserva...
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Wednesday, June 10, 2020
On Sunday 7th June 2020, we witnessed an epic event ten years in the making -- with kiwi being moved out of the Rotokare sanctuary for the very first time!
The Taranaki KÅhanga Kiwi at R...
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Sunday, April 15, 2018
Following the introduction and successful breeding of hihi/stitchbird last year, Rotokare was proud to welcome 30 more birds this year to diversify the population!
The hihi, which means...
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Thursday, August 10, 2017
To celebrate Conservation Week's "Healthy Nature, Healthy People" theme in October, Rotokare is running a photo competition!
The rules are simple - get out and take a great photo of peop...
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