QEII National Trust, Author at QEII

Once Bittern twice shy – the mission to count the shy and secretive Australasian bittern

Posted by QEII National Trust | 1 month ago

Large, secretive and shy, the Australasian bittern (matuku hūrepo) isn’t easy to find which makes them hard to count. A committed group has ...

Close encounters with nature for covenantors near ecosanctuaries

Posted by QEII National Trust | 3 months ago

QEII covenantors are seeing the positive impacts of ecosanctuaries in their areas, with native flora and fauna benefitting from protection.

The Stephenson Fund in action

Posted by QEII National Trust | 3 months ago

Every year, The Stephenson Fund supports an array of projects that protect, restore and manage a covenant’s open space values. The projects ...

Hitting the trail for conservation

Posted by QEII National Trust | 4 months ago

Two recent trail running events, Skedaddle Run for Nature in Canterbury and Gearshop Bay Ultra in Nelson, have put some great work into raising funds ...

Extra protection for Māori rock art in Taniwha Gully

Posted by QEII National Trust | 5 months ago

Special site containing some very important Māori rock art has now been protected with a QEII covenant, safeguarding the future of the site, forever.

New lease arrangements for Kerikeri’s Aroha Island

Posted by QEII National Trust | 5 months ago

QEII National Trust has agreed to lease Aroha Island in Kerikeri to Ngā Kaitiaki o Motu Aroha Charitable Trust (NKOMA).

Collaboration ensures nature thrives behind deer fence

Posted by QEII National Trust | 5 months ago

Central Hawke’s Bay farmer is excited to see new plantings and naturally regenerating seedlings flourishing inside secure deer fencing at his ...

Landowners band together for kōkako conservation

Posted by QEII National Trust | 9 months ago

A shared passion to secure a sustainable future for one of our best loved native birds, the kōkako, has brought together a group of QEII covenant ...

Auckland Council Fund supports restoration project in Hoteo Gorge

Posted by QEII National Trust | 10 months ago

The Auckland Council Fund has been helping Mark and Loma Page make progress on a long-term restoration project on their 194 ha covenant just north of ...

Rare tōtara dune ecosystem gets some love

Posted by QEII National Trust | 10 months ago

Once at risk of neglect and subdivision, Ōreti Tōtara Dune Forest is an example of how connected residents, knowledgeable experts and local ...