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 Do you want to help with Fledglings & Ducklings?
If you would like to volunteer to help ARRC, please complete this form and email it to info@arrc.org.nz or they can be dropped into the office at Holistic Vets, Fraser Street, Tauranga.
April 2011 Our patron Don Merton sadly passed away on 10th of April 2011 after a short battle with cancer, he was 72. Dons legacy is seen in the healthier population of New Zealand's most endangered native birds today. Dr Merton wrote or co-wrote more than 145 publications including books, articles and scientific papers, to pass on his knowledge and techniques. We were honored to have had such a passionate conservationist as our patron. He became a good friend and a wonderful source of knowledge . We pass on our condolences to his wife Margaret and his son David and family. His funeral was attended by 100's and to see his coffin taken away in a hellicopter for his last flight was a very emotional and powerful moment, that will stay with us for ever. Don said 2 weeks before he died "be like little blue and never give up" Don rest in peace and may you meet up with George Henry and Little Blue and fly together free of pain. We will miss you The A.R.R.C. team February 2011 We have our first Wildlife Wonder Worker - Lisa Sarsfield - See our new Page for further details!!. January 2011 Chrissy has funding and started building a well needed Seabird Enclosure - Further Details and Pictures to follow. October 2010 Another piece of great news is that Debbie and Brent, who rehabilitate most of the fowl that come through Holistic Vets, have finally had their pond dug and it looks fantastic with the local birds already enjoying it! Thanks to Colin Amrein Contracting and Welcome Bay Quarry for digging and “rocking” the lovely pond and donating their time and rocks! Please see the Progress Photo’s on our "Recent Happenings" page. October 2010 We were delighted with a great turn out and enthusiastic response from our new volunteers that came along to our "1st Aid Afternoon" on Saturday, 9th October, hosted by Chrissy and Liza. A power point presentation followed by practicing of bandaging and other skills was covered. Thankfully we now have a good group of keen supporters to help us through the busy spring / summer months. September 2010 Simon Bridges, Local MP for Tauranga, talks about ARRC in his September Brief. Please see his entire Brief on our "Recent Happenings" page. July 2010 We have also released, in the last week a Kereru, a Kingfisher and a Petrel. Not expecting any other releases for a few weeks - in just for R & R. April 2010 Farewell to a Fishy visitor!! See our Projects page for more details. February 2010 Rehabilitation Centre Official Opening was held October 2009!! What a Great Event - Don Merton who has joined ARRC as our Patron, providing an inspirational opening speech and support. Some will remember Don for his outstanding role in the recovery of the Chatham Islands Black Robin from the brink of extinction. The opening was a great success, attended by many. |