by | Apr 10, 2018 | Uncategorized
In case you haven’t already heard the sad news about our first resident gannet on Mana Island here is an update. There is a surprising upside to this sad story however… Nigel’s story – Nigel died in January 2018. He was found by the DOC ranger, Chris Bell, on...
by | Apr 2, 2018 | Uncategorized
There is some really interesting information about fluttering shearwater activity on Mana Island, in this extract from a report for FOMI by Helen Gummer … Background Fluttering shearwaters were reintroduced to Mana Island via a series of translocations...
by | Apr 1, 2018 | Uncategorized
February working party – Our group of 10 volunteers made a serious dent in the bindweed/convolvulus population, particularly in the wetland and adjacent area. It was nice to have five you ng people along varying from 15-to mid 20s. All were highly motivated...
by | Mar 29, 2018 | Uncategorized
At our AGM on 21 March 2018, we elected a new President – John McKoy, and a new Executive member – Richard Grasse. Here are some details about them and a photo of John McKoy. John McKoy has been a Porirua resident for more than 45 years and an active...
by | Mar 27, 2018 | Uncategorized
The weather was perfect for our celebration picnic on Mana Island on Sunday 25 March 2018. Two boatloads of picnickers of all ages made the trip across to the island. Some visitors went on guided walks, others roamed the island sightseeing. We all met back at the...
by | Mar 8, 2018 | Uncategorized
Celebrating our volunteers Join us for a special picnic on beautiful Mana Island to celebrate 20 years’ of FOMI volunteers… When – Sunday 25 March 2018 Transport – by Knuckle Charters boat. There will be two boatloads of 30 people each, leaving Mana Marina at 9am...
