by admin | Sep 12, 2022 | events, Latest, News
Many years ago John Sumich needed to cross over the Waitakere River to release the first batch of 20 pateke (brown teal) in the Te Henga wetland. He asked Fulton Hogan in Ranui if they might have a bridge, and they did: a 71 meter long one! John politely declined and...
by admin | Sep 11, 2022 | bird stories, events, News
Under the expert guidance of Stephen Davies and James Russell, a number of us have been getting up really early to learn how to “band birds”. This involves catching the birds in mist nets and gently giving them a tiny metal bracelet around their leg. The...
by admin | Sep 11, 2022 | events, Latest, News
Join us for our Birthday Bash! Our fifth anniversary was just after last year’s longest lockdown, so we had to skip it… a great reason to do a much bigger party this sixth year. There is also much more to celebrate: our accessible walkway, our education...
by admin | Sep 11, 2022 | events, News
Has it been six years already? Yes it has! Four trustees bought Matuku Link in November 2016 and we’ve been fundraising ever since… this time we hope to welcome you at our Fundraising Film Night – the incredible documentary on New Zealand wetlands...
by admin | Aug 12, 2022 | education, News
Kia ora! I’m Leah Nielsen and I’m excited to be joining Matuku Link as the new educator. I come from a teaching background, having taught primary school in both New Zealand and the UK, but my passion is the environment and wildlife. I love learning about...
by admin | Aug 12, 2022 | events, News
Secrets of our streams Aquatic species largely go unseen in our streams and wetlands. Many of them have fascinating life cycles linked to the moon and tides. At Matuku Link we have been surveying our waterways to discover which species are currently found here, and...
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