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!
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Friday, June 17, 2022
We were delighted to personally deliver ten jars of our delicious honey to the wonderful folks at Fitzroy Kindergarten this week! A donation from an ex-parent and longtime benefactor of the...
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Monday, August 9, 2021
On 9th August 2021, we were delighted to welcome Sophie Tucker as Sanctuary Manager with a mihi whakatau.
Sophie is a Chartered Engineer with over 20 years project and general managemen...
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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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