Past events

Jo Macpherson is Kaihautū, Matarautaki (Director for Operations) Eastern South Island Department of Conservation – Te Papa Atawhai. She will talk on how the Department of Conservation is organised, and what it is doing in Canterbury, current activi

Forest & Bird and the National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa hosted a captivating event on International Womens Day. This day of inspiration and empowerment was dedicated to honouring the profound influence of women

We are in the midst of a climate crisis, so why are we still mining coal?

If you are interested, please register with Helen Hills: helenhills.mcp@gmail.com as places may be limited. You will then be sent details.

Note: the starting time may change and will be subject to confirmation by Helen.

This stunning music-meets-nature project will open the Hamilton Arts Festival Toi Ora ki Kirikiriroa on Friday 23 February 2024. 

Nature-themed artwork and poetry by 26 New Zealand writers and artists, inspired by 13 of Forest & Bird’s nature reserves throughout Aotearoa, will be showcased at a public exhibition this February.  

Forest & Bird is celebrating 100 YEARS of conservation mahi, so we’re throwing a party! 

Dr Dan Blanchon

Sonya Roxburgh will talk about her monitoring work with the East Coast Protection Group on Marlborough's East Coast. Sonya is an experienced ecologist who has a passion for native wildlife.

Our February speaker will be Dr Mike Johnston, geologist, talking about the Nelson Mineral Belt.

Tea and coffee will be available before the meeting.

 Steve Attwood of Auldwood Birds (a guided bird watching and nature tour company based at Little River) will speak about birds of the Ashley River. Steve has been a bird watcher, photographer and conservationist for many years.

Join Ngā Māhuri Tiaki Forest & Bird Youth leaders (F&BY) and members from across Aotearoa New Zealand for our most inspirational online Youth Hui yet!