FOMI work trip 13-14 April 2019

FOMI work trip 13-14 April 2019

by | Jul 6, 2019 | Uncategorized

Because of high winds on Friday, we set off early Saturday morning. Very nice conditions – the strong southerly had dropped considerably and we had mostly sunny weather throughout both days. There were 17 people on the trip. April is sooty shearwater banding time....
FOMI President John McKoy receives an award

FOMI President John McKoy receives an award

by | Jul 6, 2019 | Uncategorized

Congratulations to FOMI President Dr John McKoy who was recently recognised for his community work.  John received a civic award for his work with Pauatahanui Community Trust, Guardians of the Pautahanui Inlet (GOPI), Friends of Mana Island, Te Awarua-o-Porirua...

Rowi kiwi ‘exported’ from Mana Island

by | Jul 6, 2019 | Uncategorized

Mana Island has proved to be a successful breeding ground for rowi, the world’s rarest kiwi species.  Twenty juvenile rowi were first were brought to Mana Island in 2012 to breed. In May, six members of the rowi team based in Franz Josef came to Mana Island...
FOMI work trip 1-3 March 2019

FOMI work trip 1-3 March 2019

by | Mar 11, 2019 | Uncategorized

We were blessed with a weekend of warm and not too windy conditions. Group size was limited to 14 since house 3 was unavailable. We had a number of new people in the group – some of our stalwarts had already assisted with the petrel feeding and others had dropped out...
New Waikoko Wetland walkway created

New Waikoko Wetland walkway created

by | Mar 11, 2019 | Uncategorized

Second working bee on the wetland – 15-17 February 2019 10 FOMI volunteers went over to the island on the Friday afternoon and went through Biosecurity and H&S before setting up in accommodation for the weekend. The aim for this month’s working bee was to...