People start out feeding Ducks often because there is an injured one or there is one with ducklings. This begins by giving some food, which as time passes, becomes an increasing amount of food as more and more birds become aware of this food source and turn up. Firstly, it is not good for any […]
Behind the scenes at the museum …
By on May 7, 2015 in Birds, Cook's Petrel and other Seabirds
NZ Bird Rescue were very lucky to be invited by the Curator of Land Vertebrates, Matt Raynor and Collection Manager, Jason Froggatt to an egg-tra special behind-the-scenes look at their department in the Auckland Museum. This was an awesome treat for our hard working and dedicated team of volunteers and though not all of them could […]
Welcome to Bird Rescue!
By on July 1, 2014 in Birds, Cook's Petrel and other Seabirds
New Zealand Bird Rescue is different to other animal welfare organisations because we believe strongly that “every bird counts”. All birds in NZ are NZ Birds to us and we think that they all are deserving of a second chance at life. We are the largest bird rescue centre in NZ by the sheer volume […]
Summer Bat Walk 2014
By on June 17, 2014 in Birds, Cook's Petrel and other Seabirds
Did you know there are bats in the Waitakere Ranges? Some lucky volunteers attended one of the Auckland Councils “Summer Bat Walks”, where the long-tailed bat (Chalinolobus tuberculatus) put on some stunning acrobatic displays. After sharing lots of amazing information on bats and a few good bat puns, the ranger took us for a night […]
Bird Rescue to get slice of $30K from designer
By on January 20, 2014 in Birds, Cook's Petrel and other Seabirds
New Zealand Bird Rescue is set to benefit by $3,000 thanks to fashion designer and philanthropist, Annah Stretton. Over the course of a 10 day campaign, over 2000 nominations were submitted from individuals throughout New Zealand in a bid to secure their chosen charity a slice of a $30,000 gift pool in a campaign created […]
Our Story…
By on August 18, 2013 in Birds, Cook's Petrel and other Seabirds
Interested in NZ Bird Rescue, why not check out the story of The New Zealand Bird Rescue Charitable Trust’s Green Bay Hospital in Auckland. Join Alice Worsley, as she talks about the work we do to help bird life, and how you can get involved by watching this wonderful video.
Not all good things come to an end…
By on May 24, 2013 in Birds, Cook's Petrel and other Seabirds
The 2012 | 2013 Entertainment™ Book will expire on 1 June 2013. The good news is that the sequel is here, and you can enjoy the many valuable offers in the latest edition. Selling for only $65, the new 2013 | 2014 Auckland Entertainment™ Book is packed with hundreds of up to 50% off and 2-for-1 […]
2013 Donation Certificates
By on February 15, 2013 in Birds, Cook's Petrel and other Seabirds
Christmas may be over, but the donation certificates are still available, and are the perfect gift for a birthday or special occasion for those “hard to buy for” people in your life, and with a large range of designs suitable for all occasions, why not give a New Zealand Bird Rescue Donation Certificate! All proceeds […]
New Bird Rescue Greeting Cards
By on July 27, 2012 in Birds, Cook's Petrel and other Seabirds
We are excited to announce the launch of the new NZ Bird Rescue Greeting Cards! All proceeds from our sales assist the rescue, rehabilitation and release of the thousands of orphaned, sick and injured birds New Zealand Bird Rescue Charitable Trust helps every year. For all the details and how to order some cards for […]
Weka
By on August 24, 2011 in Birds
The weka has four subspecies living in New Zealand, the North Island Weka, the Western Weka (found in north-west Nelson, Marlborough and the West Coast), the Stewart Island Weka and the Buff Weka (mainly found in the Chatham Islands). The scientific name is Gallirallus australis. They belong to the rail family. Interestingly early New Zealand […]