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Wellington - New Zealand’s Natural Capital

Our aim is to make Wellington New Zealand’s natural capital by making all back yards into safe havens for native wildlife. We already have a number of wildlife hotspots (like Zealandia, Otari-Wilton Bush and Oruaiti Reserve) and now it is time for us to restore the full dawn chorus (which most New Zealanders have never heard) and see wings over all of Wellington.

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What does the dawn chorus sound like

It was Captain Cook who said New Zealand's dawn chorus was deafening. Us city folk have no idea what we are missing out on. Enhancing the Halo is a project aimed at helping restore bird song to our city.
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What does that bird sound like?


  • Bell Bird

    Bellbird. Adult male. Dunedin, 2009-7. Image © Craig McKenzie by Craig McKenzieBellbird. Adult male. Dunedin, 2009-7. Image © Craig McKenzie

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    Bellbirds are the most widespread and familiar honeyeater in the South Island, and are also common over much of theNorth Island… Read more

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  • Tui

    Tui. Adult. Dunedin, 2009-8. Image © Craig McKenzieNew Zealand Tui. Adult. Dunedin, 2009-8. Image © Craig McKenzie

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    Tui are boisterous, medium-sized, common and widespread bird of forest and suburbia – unless you live in Canterbury. They look black from a distance,… Read more

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  • Saddleback

    North Island saddleback. Adult perched on flax. Tiritiri Matangi Island, 2009-1. Image © Duncan Watson by Duncan WatsonNorth Island saddleback. Adult. Matangi Island, 2009-1. Image © Duncan Watson

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    North Island saddlebacks are conspicuous and easily observed in regenerating scrub, forests and coastal forests. They call frequently, particularly in response to… Read more

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  • Kaka

    North Island saddleback. Adult perched on flax. Tiritiri Matangi Island, 2009-1. Image © Duncan Watson by Duncan WatsonKaka. Adult North Island kaka. Kapiti Island, 2008-5. Image © Duncan Watson

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    Generally heard before they are seen, kaka are large, forest-dwelling parrots that are found on all three main islands of New Zealand and on several offshore islands… Read more

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