A special moment for nature here in Aotearoa

Recently, 8 takahe were welcomed to their new home at Triangle Flat, at the base of Farewell Spit, as part of the ongoing restoration of Wharariki.

Once thought extinct, takahē have become a symbol of what's possible when people come together to protect nature. While decades of conservation work have helped bring them back from the brink, there are still only around 530 birds nationwide.

The arrival of these birds marks an exciting step for Onetahua Restoration and reflects years of work to create a safe habitat where native species can thrive.

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Annual Planting Day

Last Friday marked our 18th annual HealthPost planting day.

Together, our team planted another 550 native seedlings at Onetahua Farewell Spit, bringing our total to more than 17,000 native trees planted over the years.

This planting was along the gorse fringe of the Hilltop Walkway to help speed up natural regeneration and support the area's ongoing restoration.

A huge effort from the HealthPost team @healthpostnz, supported by HealthPost Nature Trust staff and an amazing crew of community volunteers. Thank you to everyone who got involved and helped make a difference.