It takes a village to raise a child and a city community to raise titipounamu chicks. Councils, community groups and local residents have pitched together to protect two of New Zealand’s tiniest native birds, discovered close to the heart of Wellington City after a 100-year absence. The two titipounamu/riflemen surprised many when they popped up […]
About the author
Kathy Ombler
Freelance author Kathy Ombler mostly writes about outdoor recreation, natural history and conservation, and has contributed to Wilderness for many years. She has also written and edited for other publications and websites, most recently Federated Mountain Club’s Backcountry, Forest & Bird, and the Backcountry Trust. Books she has authored include Where to Watch Birds in New Zealand, Walking Wellington and New Zealand National Parks and Other Wild Places. She is currently a trustee for Wellington’s Ōtari-Wilton’s Bush Trust.
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