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Ecosanctuary. Over 730 native plants, animals, and fungi. Ancient forest, ideal birdwatching.
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Exciting News: Kiwibank is the first New Zealand bank to back biodiversity credits through our Nature Credits programme in partnership with Ekos.

They join a wide range of other Nature Credit purchasers leading the way - from food and beverage manufacturers, engineers and property managers to local family businesses, fellow tourism operators and nature-loving individuals - all committed to making a tangible difference to conservation and restoring nature's footprint. 🌿🐦

If you are interested in getting involved, we've love to chat! Please see the 'support us' page of our website for all the details and how to connect. by @sanctuary_mountain

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More kōkako content in the top ten!

A special moment for kōkako conservation back in 2025. We welcomed 20 manu from the Hūnua Ranges (Te Ngaherehere o Kohukohunui). Since this release, members of the public have heard and spotted kōkako far more regularly in the Southern Enclosure.

53,333 of you spotted this post, bringing it in at number eight on our countdown... by @sanctuary_mountain

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This October we are celebrating 25 years of Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari.

As part of the celebrations, we are running a Species Of The 25 Years competition. Individuals, classes or whole schools can get behind any of our native species.

It could be a bird, lizard, insect, fish, tree, plant, fern, vine, moss, fungi... 🦉 🌳

To share your love for your chosen species you could create artwork, posters, songs, dances, poems, stories or anything else you can think of... 🎨 🎶

We’d love to display as many of the creations as possible in our Visitor Centre during October and beyond.

The winners, as chosen by our Chief Executive, will also grab a free Education Programme visit for their class (transport excluded).

Get in touch via education@maungatrust.org. by @sanctuary_mountain

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It's Mental Health Awareness Week. This year's theme is 'Belonging Matters.'

We're proud that so many different people feel like they belong here. Whether it's mana whenua or manuhiri/visitors, members of staff or our wonderful volunteers, children with their school groups or retirees using their gold card, everyone is welcome!

#morethanamountain #mentalhealthawarenessweek #belongingmatters by @sanctuary_mountain

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Our POV posts are always popular. This one from earlier this year shows a kōkako appearing to be checking one of our traps!

45,957 people viewed this post, making it number nine on our countdown... by @sanctuary_mountain

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Ka tangi te Pīpīwharauroa, ko ngā karere a Māhuru - When the shining cuckoo calls, spring has arrived.

Other signs that spring has sprung in the ngahere are the various flowers you will see and smell 🌺

Featured in these photos are...

kōwhai - Sophora spp.
tātarāmoa - bush lawyer - Rubus cissoides
toropapa - Alseuosmia macrophylla
mangeao - Litsea calicaris
tarata - lemonwood - Pittosporum eugenioides
kōtukutuku - tree fuchsia - Fuchsia excorticata
pīpīwharauroa - shining cuckoo - Chrysococcyx lucidus

📸by Tania Wilkinson, ranger Imogen and educator Phil by @sanctuary_mountain

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When the supplementary feed drops, it’s every takahē for themselves. 44,850 of you enjoyed this video from earlier in the year. Stay tuned for plenty more takahē content and updates as we count down our top 10 most viewed posts! by @sanctuary_mountain

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Notice is hereby given that the Maungatautari Ecological Island Trust's Annual General Meeting is to be held on Thursday 22nd October 2026 in the Manu Korokii APL Education Centre at Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari, 99 Tari Road, Pukeatua.

The AGM will be held at 12:45pm and will be part of our 25 Year Anniversary celebrations which will run from 12:15pm until 7pm. Refreshments will be provided. Please bring walking shoes if you'd like to be part of the celebrations after the AGM.

Please RSVP to vcc@maungatrust.org by @sanctuary_mountain

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This October we are celebrating 25 years of Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari🌿 🎉

Watch this space in the coming weeks and months as we share....

🌿Special stories from the maunga - from the many milestones, memories, taonga species translocations, and amazing people who have put in the mahi over the years
🌿Details of a cool education programme competition
🌿Our 'Greatest Hits' from our social media over the years
🌿Exclusive 25 Years merchandise
🌿Plus much more...... by @sanctuary_mountain

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We're heading into week two of the school holidays. Why not come along and enjoy the sights and sounds of spring in the ngahere/forest? 🌺🌼

We have a selection of activities for kids that you can grab from the Visitor Centre. And then after your walk you can enjoy a well deserved coffee, biscuit or ice-cream ☕🍪

Better yet, why not jump onto one of our tours to really make your most of your time on the maunga. More details on our website... by @sanctuary_mountain

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We're in the running for the Waikato Business Awards Air NZ People's Choice Award, and we'd love your support!

This award is decided entirely by public vote, so we're calling on our incredible community of supporters, partners, visitors, volunteers, members, and advocates to help us bring it home.

You can vote for SMM using the following link:
https://bit.ly/4AQWXzW

As an added bonus, the winning organisation will receive $3,000 worth of travel, courtesy of Air New Zealand, providing even more opportunities to further its work and impact.

Ngā mihi nui for your ongoing support 💚

#WaikatoBusinessAwards #PeoplesChoiceAward #ProtectRestoreInspire🔗🔗😀 by @sanctuary_mountain

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15 days ago

Happy International Coffee Day! ☕📆

If getting out into nature and drinking coffee are two of your favourite pastimes, then we've got the perfect way for you to celebrate International Coffee Day! Pop along to the Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari Visitor Centre and enjoy a delicious, barista made coffee before heading into the sanctuary for a stroll.

If you are heading down the switchbacks - fully caffeinated - towards the entrance to the sanctuary, keep an eye out to the sides of the path. You may spot some coprosma species that are in fact in the same family as coffee!

📸 Coprosma autumnalis / kanono by Lucy Schultz
📸 Coprosma robusta / karamū by Rickie-Lee Scanlon

#coffee #internationalcoffeeday by @sanctuary_mountain

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