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'''Wharariki Ecosanctuary''' is a wildlife sanctuary within a predator-proof fence at [[Cape Farewell, New Zealand]]. |
'''Wharariki Ecosanctuary''' is a wildlife sanctuary within a [[Pest-exclusion fence|predator-proof fence]] at [[Cape Farewell, New Zealand|Cape Farewell]], New Zealand. |
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==Location== |
==Location== |
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The Wharariki Ecosanctuary is located on a headland on the Wharariki coastline at Cape Farewell. It is sited on conservation land that is managed as the Puponga Farm Park.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Farewell Wharariki Eco Sanctuary |url=https://www.lonestarfarms.co.nz/our-environment/eco-sanctuary/ |access-date=18 April 2022 |website=Lone Star Farms |archive-date=23 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220523195343/https://www.lonestarfarms.co.nz/our-environment/eco-sanctuary/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Farewell Spit and Puponga Farm Park |url=https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/nelson-tasman/places/farewell-spit-and-puponga-farm-park/?tab-id=50578 |access-date=18 April 2022 |website=Department of Conservation |archive-date=29 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220529023032/https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/nelson-tasman/places/farewell-spit-and-puponga-farm-park/?tab-id=50578 |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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Wharariki Ecosanctuary is located on the Wharariki coastline at Cape Farewell. |
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==Establishment== |
==Establishment== |
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The project was initiated by Peter Butler, who created a trust in 2017 to protect local wildlife in the region from [[Wharariki Beach]] to the tip of [[Farewell Spit]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=14 December 2019 |title=Peter Butler: Building a predator-free sanctuary |work=RNZ |url= https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/saturday/audio/2018726950/peter-butler-building-a-predator-free-sanctuary |access-date=18 April 2022 |archive-date=23 January 2022 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20220123074709/https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/saturday/audio/2018726950/peter-butler-building-a-predator-free-sanctuary |url-status=live }}</ref> The Farewell Wharariki HealthPost Nature Trust was registered as a [[Charitable trust|Charitable Trust]] in May 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Farewell Wharariki HealthPost Nature Trust |work=NZBN |url=https://www.nzbn.govt.nz/mynzbn/nzbndetails/9429049300840/?sw= |access-date=18 April 2022 |archive-date=17 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220417220040/https://www.nzbn.govt.nz/mynzbn/nzbndetails/9429049300840/?sw= |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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The sanctuary has been created in a partnership between the Department of Conservation, local business HealthPost, and Manawhenua ki Mōhua (Ngāti Tama, Ngāti Rārua and Te Ātiawa). Starting in September 2019, a {{convert|200|m}} fence was constructed above the cliffs at Wharariki. The fence was completed in January 2020.<ref>{{Cite news |date=18 January 2020 |title=Predator-free sanctuary for seabirds, rare native plants opens at Cape Farewell |work=RNZ |url=https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/407610/predator-free-sanctuary-for-seabirds-rare-native-plants-opens-at-cape-farewell |access-date=18 April 2022}}</ref> |
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The sanctuary has been created in a collaboration between the [[Collingwood, New Zealand|Collingwood]]-based [[:simple:HealthPost|HealthPost]] Nature Trust, the [[Department of Conservation (New Zealand)|Department of Conservation]] and Manawhenua ki Mōhua, representing [[Ngāti Tama]], [[Te Āti Awa|Te Ātiawa]] and [[Ngāti Rārua]] in the [[Golden Bay / Mohua|Golden Bay/ Mohua area]]. Starting in September 2019, a {{convert|200|m}} predator-proof fence was constructed above the cliffs at Wharariki, enclosing {{cvt|2.5|ha}}.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gee |first=Samantha |date=2019-09-20 |title=New sanctuary to boost seabird numbers at Cape Farewell |url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/environment/115882931/new-sanctuary-to-boost-seabird-numbers-at-cape-farewell |access-date=2023-06-23 |website=Stuff |language=en |archive-date=5 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230405164631/https://www.stuff.co.nz/environment/115882931/new-sanctuary-to-boost-seabird-numbers-at-cape-farewell |url-status=live }}</ref> The fence was completed in January 2020,<ref>{{Cite news |date=18 January 2020 |title=Predator-free sanctuary for seabirds, rare native plants opens at Cape Farewell |work=RNZ |url= https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/407610/predator-free-sanctuary-for-seabirds-rare-native-plants-opens-at-cape-farewell |access-date=18 April 2022 |archive-date=29 January 2022 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20220129182651/https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/407610/predator-free-sanctuary-for-seabirds-rare-native-plants-opens-at-cape-farewell |url-status=live }}</ref> and the sanctuary was officially opened by [[Eugenie Sage]] ([[Minister of Conservation (New Zealand)|Minister of Conservation]]), along with local [[iwi]], and the sanctuary patron, broadcaster [[Kim Hill (broadcaster)|Kim Hill]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=O'Connell |first=Tim |date=2020-01-19 |title=Conservation minister opens new Golden Bay ecosanctuary at Cape Farewell |url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/news/118884395/conservation-minister-opens-new-golden-bay-ecosanctuary-at-cape-farewell |access-date=2023-06-23 |website=Stuff |language=en |archive-date=5 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230405164632/https://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/news/118884395/conservation-minister-opens-new-golden-bay-ecosanctuary-at-cape-farewell |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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Prior to the translocation of burrow-nesting seabirds, the area was prepared by building artificial burrows, trapping pests and planting around the site.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |last=Sivignon |first=Cherie |date=20 January 2022 |title=First fluttering shearwater chicks arrive at Cape Farewell sanctuary |language=en |work=Stuff |url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/environment/127525248/first-fluttering-shearwater-chicks-arrive-at-cape-farewell-sanctuary |access-date=26 January 2022}}</ref> |
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Prior to the translocation of burrow-nesting seabirds, the area was prepared by building artificial burrows, trapping pests and planting around the site.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |last=Sivignon |first=Cherie |date=20 January 2022 |title=First fluttering shearwater chicks arrive at Cape Farewell sanctuary |language=en |work=Stuff |url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/environment/127525248/first-fluttering-shearwater-chicks-arrive-at-cape-farewell-sanctuary |access-date=26 January 2022 |archive-date=26 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220126085136/https://www.stuff.co.nz/environment/127525248/first-fluttering-shearwater-chicks-arrive-at-cape-farewell-sanctuary |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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In the Sustainable Business Awards 2021, HealthPost received a commendation in the Restoring Nature Award category, for their work in developing the ecosanctuary.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2021 Restoring Nature Award |url=https://sustainable.org.nz/sustainable-business-awards/restoring-nature-award/ |access-date=21 April 2022 |website=Sustainable Business Network |archive-date=28 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220528231854/https://sustainable.org.nz/sustainable-business-awards/restoring-nature-award/ |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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|Cape Farewell prior to the establishment of the ecosanctuary |
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|After the ecosanctuary's predator-proof fence was built |
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== Revegetation == |
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By 2021, around 3000 trees had been planted in the sanctuary and around the Wharariki wetland. Species planted include [[Kunzea ericoides|kanuka]], [[Pennantia corymbosa|kaikomako]] and [[Cordyline australis|ti kouka]] (cabbage tree).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Cape Farewell ecosanctuary progressing despite setbacks |url=https://www.nzgeo.com/audio/cape-farewell-ecosanctuary-progressing-despite-setbacks/ |access-date=2023-06-23 |website=New Zealand Geographic |language=en-NZ}}</ref> |
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==Translocation of fluttering shearwaters== |
==Translocation of fluttering shearwaters== |
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[[File:Puffinus gavia - SE Tasmania.jpg|thumb|Puffinus gavia]] |
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In January 2022, 50 fluttering shearwater chicks were translocated from the Long Island – Kokomohua Marine Reserve in [[Queen Charlotte Sound / Tōtaranui|Queen Charlotte Sound]] to the Wharariki Ecosanctuary. The transfer was the result of a collaborative project between HealthPost Nature Trust, the Department of Conservation and Manawhenua ki Mohua, which represents Ngāti Tama, Te Ātiawa and Ngāti Rārua in Golden Bay.<ref name=":0" /> |
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In January 2022, 50 [[fluttering shearwater]] ''(Puffinus gavia)'' or {{lang|mi|pakahā}} chicks were [[Species translocation|translocated]] from the [[Long Island-Kokomohua Marine Reserve|Long Island – Kokomohua Marine Reserve]] in [[Queen Charlotte Sound / Tōtaranui|Queen Charlotte Sound]] to the Wharariki Ecosanctuary.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Hindmarsh |first=Gerard |date=27 November 2021 |title=Once hunted but 'Flocks of gods' now venerated at Farewell Spit |work=Nelson Mail |url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/news/127106093/once-hunted-but-flocks-of-gods-now-venerated-at-farewell-spit |via=Stuff |access-date=21 April 2022 |archive-date=21 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220421072400/https://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/news/127106093/once-hunted-but-flocks-of-gods-now-venerated-at-farewell-spit |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=":0" /> They were the first species to be introduced to the fenced sanctuary.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Gee |first=Samantha |date=23 January 2022 |title=Hope seabirds establish new colony at Cape Farewell Sanctuary |work=RNZ |url= https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/460042/hope-seabirds-establish-new-colony-at-cape-farewell-sanctuary |access-date=18 April 2022 |archive-date=17 February 2022 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20220217230119/https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/460042/hope-seabirds-establish-new-colony-at-cape-farewell-sanctuary |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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In January 2023, another 56 fluttering shearwater chicks were translocated from the Long Island – Kokomohua Marine Reserve to the Wharariki Ecosanctuary. They were transferred due to weather events impacting their burrows on Long Island. It is hoped they will establish a breeding colony.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hart |first=Maia |date=2023-01-24 |title=Second round of fluttering shearwater introduced to Cape Farewell from Marlborough Sounds |url=https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/ldr/483038/second-round-of-fluttering-shearwater-introduced-to-cape-farewell-from-marlborough-sounds |access-date=2023-01-25 |website=RNZ |language=en-nz |archive-date=25 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230125222614/https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/ldr/483038/second-round-of-fluttering-shearwater-introduced-to-cape-farewell-from-marlborough-sounds |url-status=live }}</ref> One of the group of volunteers assisting with the relocation was teenage environmentalist [[Nate Wilbourne]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-01-21 |title=Volunteers to release 100 pakahā chicks at Cape Farewell ecosanctuary |url=https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/482841/volunteers-to-release-100-pakaha-chicks-at-cape-farewell-ecosanctuary |access-date=2023-06-23 |website=RNZ |language=en-nz |archive-date=9 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230609005138/https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/482841/volunteers-to-release-100-pakaha-chicks-at-cape-farewell-ecosanctuary |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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A third translocation of chicks to the sanctuary was undertaken in January 2024, with 92 chicks moved from Long Island – Kokomohua.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jones |first=Katy |date=12 January 2024 |title=Third round of seabird chicks headed for Cape Farewell in restoration effort |url=https://www.thepress.co.nz/environment/350145185/third-round-seabird-chicks-headed-cape-farewell-restoration-effort |access-date=14 January 2024 |website=[[The Press]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Jones |first=Katy |date=21 January 2024 |title=Bigger haul of seabirds in effort for first re-established colony on South Island’s mainland |url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/environment/350149624/bigger-haul-seabirds-effort-first-re-established-colony-south-islands |access-date=21 January 2024 |work=Stuff}}</ref> |
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Wharariki Ecosanctuary | |
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Nearest city | Collingwood |
Coordinates | 40°29′57″S 172°41′44″E / 40.4992°S 172.6956°E |
Area | 2.5 ha (6.2 acres) |
Established | January 2020 |
Operator | Farewell Wharariki HealthPost Nature Trust |
Wharariki Ecosanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary within a predator-proof fence at Cape Farewell, New Zealand.
Location
[edit]The Wharariki Ecosanctuary is located on a headland on the Wharariki coastline at Cape Farewell. It is sited on conservation land that is managed as the Puponga Farm Park.[1][2]
Establishment
[edit]The project was initiated by Peter Butler, who created a trust in 2017 to protect local wildlife in the region from Wharariki Beach to the tip of Farewell Spit.[3] The Farewell Wharariki HealthPost Nature Trust was registered as a Charitable Trust in May 2021.[4]
The sanctuary has been created in a collaboration between the Collingwood-based HealthPost Nature Trust, the Department of Conservation and Manawhenua ki Mōhua, representing Ngāti Tama, Te Ātiawa and Ngāti Rārua in the Golden Bay/ Mohua area. Starting in September 2019, a 200 metres (660 ft) predator-proof fence was constructed above the cliffs at Wharariki, enclosing 2.5 ha (6.2 acres).[5] The fence was completed in January 2020,[6] and the sanctuary was officially opened by Eugenie Sage (Minister of Conservation), along with local iwi, and the sanctuary patron, broadcaster Kim Hill.[7]
Prior to the translocation of burrow-nesting seabirds, the area was prepared by building artificial burrows, trapping pests and planting around the site.[8]
In the Sustainable Business Awards 2021, HealthPost received a commendation in the Restoring Nature Award category, for their work in developing the ecosanctuary.[9]
Revegetation
[edit]By 2021, around 3000 trees had been planted in the sanctuary and around the Wharariki wetland. Species planted include kanuka, kaikomako and ti kouka (cabbage tree).[10]
Translocation of fluttering shearwaters
[edit]![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5e/Puffinus_gavia_-_SE_Tasmania.jpg/220px-Puffinus_gavia_-_SE_Tasmania.jpg)
In January 2022, 50 fluttering shearwater (Puffinus gavia) or pakahā chicks were translocated from the Long Island – Kokomohua Marine Reserve in Queen Charlotte Sound to the Wharariki Ecosanctuary.[11][8] They were the first species to be introduced to the fenced sanctuary.[12]
In January 2023, another 56 fluttering shearwater chicks were translocated from the Long Island – Kokomohua Marine Reserve to the Wharariki Ecosanctuary. They were transferred due to weather events impacting their burrows on Long Island. It is hoped they will establish a breeding colony.[13] One of the group of volunteers assisting with the relocation was teenage environmentalist Nate Wilbourne.[14]
A third translocation of chicks to the sanctuary was undertaken in January 2024, with 92 chicks moved from Long Island – Kokomohua.[15][16]
References
[edit]- ^ "Farewell Wharariki Eco Sanctuary". Lone Star Farms. Archived from the original on 23 May 2022. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
- ^ "Farewell Spit and Puponga Farm Park". Department of Conservation. Archived from the original on 29 May 2022. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
- ^ "Peter Butler: Building a predator-free sanctuary". RNZ. 14 December 2019. Archived from the original on 23 January 2022. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
- ^ "Farewell Wharariki HealthPost Nature Trust". NZBN. Archived from the original on 17 April 2022. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
- ^ Gee, Samantha (20 September 2019). "New sanctuary to boost seabird numbers at Cape Farewell". Stuff. Archived from the original on 5 April 2023. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
- ^ "Predator-free sanctuary for seabirds, rare native plants opens at Cape Farewell". RNZ. 18 January 2020. Archived from the original on 29 January 2022. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
- ^ O'Connell, Tim (19 January 2020). "Conservation minister opens new Golden Bay ecosanctuary at Cape Farewell". Stuff. Archived from the original on 5 April 2023. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
- ^ a b Sivignon, Cherie (20 January 2022). "First fluttering shearwater chicks arrive at Cape Farewell sanctuary". Stuff. Archived from the original on 26 January 2022. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
- ^ "2021 Restoring Nature Award". Sustainable Business Network. Archived from the original on 28 May 2022. Retrieved 21 April 2022.
- ^ "Cape Farewell ecosanctuary progressing despite setbacks". New Zealand Geographic. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
- ^ Hindmarsh, Gerard (27 November 2021). "Once hunted but 'Flocks of gods' now venerated at Farewell Spit". Nelson Mail. Archived from the original on 21 April 2022. Retrieved 21 April 2022 – via Stuff.
- ^ Gee, Samantha (23 January 2022). "Hope seabirds establish new colony at Cape Farewell Sanctuary". RNZ. Archived from the original on 17 February 2022. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
- ^ Hart, Maia (24 January 2023). "Second round of fluttering shearwater introduced to Cape Farewell from Marlborough Sounds". RNZ. Archived from the original on 25 January 2023. Retrieved 25 January 2023.
- ^ "Volunteers to release 100 pakahā chicks at Cape Farewell ecosanctuary". RNZ. 21 January 2023. Archived from the original on 9 June 2023. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
- ^ Jones, Katy (12 January 2024). "Third round of seabird chicks headed for Cape Farewell in restoration effort". The Press. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
- ^ Jones, Katy (21 January 2024). "Bigger haul of seabirds in effort for first re-established colony on South Island's mainland". Stuff. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
External links
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