Pūkaha Wildlife Centre to stay open!

Pūkaha Wildlife Centre to stay open!

  2 July 2025Media Statement – DOWNLOAD AS PDF Pūkaha Wildlife Centre to stay open after agreeing deal with iwi, creditors Pūkaha Mount Bruce Board has reached a heads of agreement with Rangitāne Tū Mai Rā which will allow the wildlife centre to stay open...
Win a Once-in-a-Lifetime Kiwi Release Experience!

Win a Once-in-a-Lifetime Kiwi Release Experience!

🌟 Win a Once-in-a-Lifetime Kiwi Release Experience! 🌟 Sign up or renew your Pūkaha membership, or sponsor a hectare, and be in to win 1 of 2 chances to take part in a kiwi release at Pūkaha! 🥝✨ All sign-ups and renewals before October 20th go into the draw. Don’t miss...
2024 Community Open Day

2024 Community Open Day

2024 Community Open Day We are excited to invite you to our Annual Community Open Day:Saturday, October 26th, 2024! It will be a day packed with educational talks, interactive experiences, and a chance to connect with conservation and sustainability organisations from...
Perfect Day Out

Perfect Day Out

Perfect Day Out Visit Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre on a day trip from Wellington or within the Wairarapa! It’s the perfect day out exploring nature, treating yourself and your whānau. Only a 2 hour drive from Wellington city; and 20 minutes from Masterton....
Bird news

Bird news

Bird news   Despite the winter cold, there’s been plenty happening with our feathered friends!  The little pīwakawaka has been very busy lately, snapping up treats out the front of the Visitor Centre to show off to his potential new lady. There are signs all...
Five Winter Activities For Kids To Enjoy At Pūkaha

Five Winter Activities For Kids To Enjoy At Pūkaha

5 Winter Activities For Kids To Enjoy by Sarah Watkins When the weather is cold and sometimes wet, what do you do with the kids?Here are five fun winter kids activities you can enjoy at Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre to engage the whole family. The forest reserve is...