by Julie Harrison | Aug 14, 2017 | Uncategorized
Bob Maysmor wrote this book about Mana Island when he was senior museum curator at Pataka Museum in Porirua. The colourful history of the island up until 2009 is documented in this book. Available from Porirua public library.
by Julie Harrison | Aug 13, 2017 | Uncategorized
Here are some comments from visitors about our previous trips led by Friends of Mana Island guides: “The island is a real credit to the staff and volunteers. It was a pleasure visiting and seeing the fantastic changes that have happened in the 30 years since I...
by Julie Harrison | Jul 9, 2017 | Uncategorized
June 2017 Read the report (updated in July 2017) Here is the news item: In 2004 the flax weevil was introduced to Mana Island from Maud Island in the Marlborough Sounds as part of the restoration plan for Mana. It rapidly established itself on Mana with large patches...
by Julie Harrison | Jun 26, 2017 | Uncategorized
In 2004 Friends of Mana Island commissioned Denis Fairfax to undertake an oral history project. The project involved recording people who had worked on Mana Island. Many of them were involved in the transition of the island from being a farm, to becoming a...
by Julie Harrison | Jun 21, 2017 | Uncategorized
27 July 2017 We were delighted to win the Heritage and Environment category award last night at the Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards for Porirua event. It’s a major endorsement of everything our volunteers have done over the years. We recognise the...
by Julie Harrison | Mar 30, 2017 | Uncategorized
The competition blurb – It’s time to put on your creative thinking caps! FOMI has been given the opportunity to name one (possibly two) of the takahe chicks on Mana Island. We are looking for your help. The chicks haven’t been sexed yet, so the field is wide...
