Kia ora koutou,

Please put the below information about what is happening at Ngā Manu Nature Reserve into your upcoming school newsletter.

There is lots to do at Ngā Manu Nature Reserve these July school holidays - see https://ngamanu.org.nz/ for more details:

• Scavenger Hunt – Find the Matariki stars hidden around the reserve, answers the questions correctly and go into win a Ngā Manu annual family membership
• Wall-e and The Lorax conservation themed movies
  Enjoy the Ngā Manu movie experience with a big screen, bean bags, chairs, pillows and throw rugs to cuddle up with as you watch. $5 includes movie entry, a hot chocolate and bag of popcorn (admission to the reserve not included)
  • Monday 3rd July 2.30pm: Movie Wall-E
  • Monday 10th July 2.30pm: Movie The Lorax

• “The Penguin and the sea monster”

Puppet show by String Bean Puppets

• • Tuesday 4 July, 11am
  • Koha entry

Matariki Weekend

• Come and see our new kiwi, the Giant Kiwi

Introducing our new life-like and life-sized costume replica of the North Island Brown Kiwi, we have aptly named the ‘Giant Kiwi’.

• • Friday 14 July, 11am (official reveal), and 2.30pm 1/2 hour viewing
  • Saturday 15 July, 2.30pm 1/2 hour viewing
  • Sunday 16 July, 2.30pm 1/2 hour viewing

• Seed Bomb workshops. Be prepared to get your hands dirty!

Learn how Matariki marks a time of year of new life through seed regenerating.

• • Saturday 15 July, 2.30pm and
  • Sunday 16 July, 11am
• Sausie sizzle and hot chocolates for sale
  • Friday 14 July, 10-2pm
  • Saturday 15 July, 10-2pm
  • Sunday 16 July, 10-2pm

Child friendly wildlife experiences
Check out the new Wildlife experiences available. There are lots of opportunities to experience the Nature Reserve behind the scenes and up close.

• Native Bird Close Encounter, $20 per child/$30 per adult
• Ranger Experience, $75 (8.30am – 12.30pm shadow a ranger)
• Kiwi Night Encounter, $30 per Child/$50 per adult. Discover the secret lives of Kiwi at dusk, ages 7+
• Stay overnight in Theo’s Cottage with this special winter rate of $140 per night (valid until 31 August 2023). Stay over after your Kiwi Night Encounter and experience the reserve all to yourself after hours.

We look forward to seeing you all at Ngā Manu soon.

Ngā mihi,

Jane Carruthers
Marketing & Communications Manager
Ngā Manu Nature Reserve