Thank You From Our Manager
15 May 2020
A BIG thank you to everyone who has donated to Ngā Manu's appeal. With $10,458 raised thus far, we're just a few dollars away from raising one-third of our goal of $31,500 to keep our beloved animals in tucker and power our ponds and streams.
Since we launched the appeal, baby geckos and a ruru have been added to the Ngā Manu bubble. The ruru was brought to us with a broken wing and is recovering well. And it was about this time a year ago that our kiwis, Ātaahua and Puha, laid the first egg of their breeding season. It all goes to show that the cycles of life of the animals in our care tick on despite the challenges we're all facing from Covid-19. They depend on us for safekeeping - to protect them and keep them well fed no matter what.
If you have yet to support our appeal, I hope these kind comments from others will inspire you to make a gift and tell your friends about Ngā Manu. As a charitable trust, we depend on the generosity of our supporters...
"Can’t wait for my next walk around Nga Manu. Keep up the great work."
"We have been there and it is a WONDERFUL place!!"
"Thanks for caring for our beautiful birds and creatures."
"Nga Manu is a very special place run by humble and caring people."
"Thank you for all you do for the animals and for creating a beautiful place where we can all interact."
"Great to support something so special and important to Waikanae."
"So happy to help such a worthy cause. You do a fantastic job."
"Glad to support Nga Manu's amazing work. Look forward to visiting again."
With the recent good news of New Zealand moving to Level 2 this week, we have reopened our doors to the public on Thursday and we look forward to welcoming you back.
Ngā mihi
Matu Booth
Reserve Manager