You can help tuatara
Volunteer Ian Weeds farewells two of
the Marlborough Sounds-bound tuataras
raised in enclosures that he helped set
up at Nga Manu Nature Reserve in
Waikanae
The continued conservation of tuatara relies largely on public goodwill in preventing rodents establishing on their island refuges.
On most islands this means complying with the 'no-landing' rule but on others (such as Matiu and Tiritiri Matangi) the public should be vigilant in ensuring no pests go ashore with them.
Contacts
DOC HOTline - 24 hour emergency number
Phone 0800 DOC HOTline (0800 362 468) to report:
Sick or injured wildlife
Whale or dolphin strandings