Posts by Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre
1682 days ago

Wildlife Q+A at Palmerston North Library

The Team from Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre

Get ready for Massey Student Wildlife and Conservation Club's Wildlife Panel Q&A Session! They are supportors of Pūkaha and are bringing you some of the country's leading wildlife experts to answer all your questions regarding a career in wildlife! This is an invaluable opportunity for those hoping to enter the world of wildlife after uni.

On the panel, will be:
- Brett Gartrell (Professor in Wildlife Health; and Director of Wildbase Hospital)

- Phil Battley (Associate Professor in Zoology; renowned for his work in migratory shore birds)
- Megan Jolly (Senior Practicing Veterinarian in Avian and Wildlife Health at Wildbase Hospital)
- Pauline Nijman (Wildbase Hospital and Recovery Centre Supervisor)
- Cailin Murray (Wildbase Hospital Vet Tech)

This event is being held downstairs at the Palmerston North City Library on George Street, starting at 7pm, on Wed 19th May. There will be drinks and nibbles available too.

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More messages from your neighbours
3 days ago

Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”

We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?

Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.

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Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
  • 41.5% Yes
    41.5% Complete
  • 33.7% Maybe?
    33.7% Complete
  • 24.8% No
    24.8% Complete
581 votes
2 days ago

Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’

If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.

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24 days ago

Some Choice News!

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.

Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.

Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?

Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!

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