The Pukenui Western Hills Forest Charitable Trust is a relatively “new kid on the block”. The Trust was formed in 2008 after a reasonably long gestation period, but has made up for it since by achieving a number of important conservation milestones. At nearly two thousand hectares, Pukenui Forest, along with the Western Hills that border Whangarei City, is a large and very challenging forest … [Read more...] about Ark in the Park
Pukenui Forest News
NZ Tomtit “miromiro” Sightings
Spring has Sprung! NZ tomtit "miromiro" or North Island species "toitoi".Residents of Karanui estate and Three Mile Bush rd are increasingly reporting sightings of these birds. We reckon that's good enough anecdotal evidence to show that our pest management and work of the rangers and volunteers is making a difference in the health of the forest.If you see/photograph one, make sure you add to our … [Read more...] about NZ Tomtit “miromiro” Sightings
Pukenui Forest Monitored Kiwi Update
Kiwi released in Pukenui Forest in April 2018 are doing well. There has also been some fantastic work done by volunteers weeding and planting at Whau Valley Dam over the last couple of months. We have continued to monitor the kiwi closely this month and Waimarie is now on day 90ish of incubation so an egg should be hatching soon! Once again, we have been led on a wild goose chase by Muhammad … [Read more...] about Pukenui Forest Monitored Kiwi Update
A Kiwi Dream Come True for Pukenui
Pukenui – Western Hills Forest Trust’s long held dream of bringing kiwi back came true over the weekend as they released twelve Northland brown kiwi into the 1700 hectare forest fringing Whangarei city. Pukenui-Western Hills Forest Trust Chairman, Max Hutchings says “Ten years ago we set ourselves a goal of bringing kiwi back to the forest, and it’s great to have turned this dream … [Read more...] about A Kiwi Dream Come True for Pukenui