Manukura Memorial
Memorial fund for Manukura, the little white kiwi.
Nationwide
Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre sadly lost its most famous resident, Manukura on 27 December 2020.
The white kiwi was the first ever pure white kiwi hatched into captivity anywhere in the world. She went on to become a beloved friend and taonga (treasure) to hundreds of thousands of guests from Aotearoa and across the world, that visited the wildlife centre throughout the course of her nine and a half year lifetime.
People who would like to make a donation to honour Manukura are invited to do so.
As a part of Manukura's legacy this page has been established to raise funds for the completion of a new Environmental Education Centre due to be started in early 2021. Te Waananga Tai Ao (Environmental Education Centre) will be named in Manukura’s honour. This significant new project is designed to increase access to environmental education opportunities for young people from around the country – a fitting legacy for a special bird that inspired so many and taught us so much.
A scholarship fund will also be established in her name to support a first year veterinary student at Massey University, who have done so much to support Pūkaha and the precious wildlife in our care.
About us
Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre is under the guardianship of a strong partnership between the Pūkaha Mount Bruce Board, Rangitāne o Wairarapa and the Department of Conservation.
Use of funds
- Contribute to the construction of the Environmental Education Centre and Whare nui that will host schools and community groups from late 2021
- Scholarship fund to support Massey University Veterinary students
- Further conservation work at Pūkaha
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Latest update
Manukura Memorial Fund 11 January 2021
Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre sadly lost its most famous resident, Manukura on 27 December 2020.
The white kiwi was the first ever pure white kiwi hatched into captivity anywhere in the world. She went on to become a beloved friend and taonga (treasure) to hundreds of thousands of guests from Aotearoa and across the world, that visited the wildlife centre throughout the course of her nine and a half year lifetime.
People who would like to make a donation to honour Manukura are invited to do so.
As a part of Manukura's legacy this page has been established to raise funds for the completion of a new Environmental Education Centre due to be started in early 2021. Te Waananga Tai Ao (Environmental Education Centre) will be named in Manukura’s honour. This significant new project is designed to increase access to environmental education opportunities for young people from around the country – a fitting legacy for a special bird that inspired so many and taught us so much.
A scholarship fund will also be established in her name to support a first year veterinary student at Massey University, who have done so much to support Pūkaha and the precious wildlife in our care.
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We're sorry to hear of your father's passing, on his birthday. Thank you so much for your kind thoughts and words. Your donation in his name is greatly appreciated.
Ngā mihi for your kind words and thoughts, they're greatly appreciated.
Thank you so much for your donation in memory of the beautiful Manukura.
Thank you for your generous donation in loving memory of Manukura. It's greatly appreciated. Ngā mihi from the Pūkaha Whānau
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