23 Sep 2022

Wētāpunga released into mainland Aotearoa

From Lately, 10:25 pm on 23 September 2022

It's a big day in the life of Aotearoa's largest living insects. 200 wētāpunga - giant wētā - have been released into Shakespear regional park today. They came from a Captive Rear-and-Release Programme at Butterfly Creek. Karyn speaks to Senior Ranger Matt Maitland who saw them on their way.

Wētāpunga release in Shakespear Regional Park

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