by | Jul 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
In 2019 FOMI translocated 40 North Island fernbirds/mātātā to the island’s wetland from Rotokare Scenic Reserve in Taranaki. There were previously none present on Mana Island. We are very grateful for sponsorship from OMV NZ to support this project. Overall aim...
by | Jul 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
From 2019 to 2021 FOMI translocated white-faced storm petrels / rōrō, takahikare-moana from Rekohu / Chathams to Mana Island over a three-year period. This work is made possible through funding from our major sponsor OMV New Zealand Ltd. Overall aim of the...
by | Jun 21, 2020 | Uncategorized
First trip since the Covid 19 lockdown. Only 10 in the group and everyone was careful to observe the hygiene procedures promoted. Travel day was quite cold and overcast. The usual Friday night critter monitoring at the flax weevil site was postponed until Saturday...
by | Jun 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
These reports all cover the calendar year: 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017...
by | May 23, 2020 | Uncategorized
This is the Conclusion section of the 2019/2020 annual report about fluttering shearwaters on Mana Island. It was written for FOMI and DOC by Helen Gummer, 10 March 2020. The full report details the results of fluttering shearwater monitoring efforts through 2019 and...
by | May 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
At the time of writing this report New Zealand will go into lockdown to minimise the spread of coronavirus, at midnight tonight. This trip is likely to be our last for some time. Nine people participated in a very productive weekend with all tasks completed. Fewer...
