Ten kiwi released on to land in Whangārei
20 Apr, 2021 05:00 PM
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Kiwi handler Cam McInnes with Takoha, one of the kiwi released at Tahere, on the way to Pataua North, on Saturday.
Kiwi handler Cam McInnes with Takoha, one of the kiwi released at Tahere, on the way to Pataua North, on Saturday.
Northern Advocate
Kiwi have returned to land in Whangārei thanks to the dedicated efforts of the local community.
Taheke Landcare released 10 kiwi into its 2000 hectare predator controlled area at Tahere, on the way to Pataua North, on Saturday. This kiwi release is a significant milestone that the community has been working towards for a long time. It has been a huge collaborative effort and will require ongoing commitment from the community, Arwen Page from Taheke Landcare said.
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What to do and eat in Whangārei
27 Feb, 2021 06:00 PM
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Eke out the last days of summer with a visit to the winterless north.
Saturday mornings are for the Whangārei Growers Markets. The first of its kind in New Zealand (the markets were established in 1998), these markets are thriving with more than 100 regular stalls, but you have to be out of bed with the early birds to get the good produce. Later than 8am and you ll probably miss out on the good tomatoes and eggs. Also on offer are nuts, oils, native seedlings, fruit and vege, meat, fish and dairy. You ll find them on Water St.