Kia ora Russell Landcare Trust Community, Last month was jam-packed with interviews with the NZ Herald/ Northern Advocate, a trappers exchange with the Whangarei team and over 3000 traps checked....
February Monthly Update
read more
Our Stories
Explore our latest project updates, volunteer news, publications, and practical tips on trapping, weeding, and celebrating our native flora and fauna. If you would like to share some great stories with us, let us know!
Kororā – The “Sweet” Blue Penguin
By Annie HillThe original article in Russell Lights | Ngā Mārama o Kororāreka, January 2026 edition Our town of Russell was originally named for these little birds: Kororāreka, means ‘sweet penguin’...
Janurary Monthly Update
Kia ora Russell Landcare Trust whānau, 2026 has officially arrived, and somehow we're already over a month in? Time goes fast when you're having fun (or checking 2,833 traps throughout January)....
The Common Myna – a North Island Interloper
By Annie HillThe original article in Russell Lights | Ngā Mārama o Kororāreka, December 2025 editionOf all the invasive species in Aotearoa New Zealand, the common myna, Acridotheres tristis, must...
Pīpīwharauroa Shining Cuckoo
By Annie HillThe original article in Russell Lights | Ngā Mārama o Kororāreka, November 2025 editionThere are only two migratory land birds in Aotearoa, New Zealand, and both are cuckoos. There’s a...
Bird of the Year 2025
By Annie HillThe original article in Russell Lights | Ngā Mārama o Kororāreka, October 2025 editionDo you know which bird is depicted on the $20 bill? It’s the kārearea, New Zealand falcon and Bird...