Recently takunda and Tiffany have left to go to Invercargill and Australia. this may be a sad time but a least they will be looking on the blog and commenting too.
bye Takunda and Tiffany
from the S.E.A team :( :(
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Saturday, 29 June 2013
Monday, 24 June 2013
maugatautari reserve
maungatotari reserve is a reserve where introduced pest are not welcome because there is a huge gate bordering around the forest. they are home to animals from takahe, kiwi, tui, kaka, kereru, tuatara, stichbird and many other native animals. maungatotari reserve is like going back in time because it is like what new Zealand was when you could only see forest.
Located forty minutes south of Hamilton and 20 minutes south of Cambridge, Maungatotari provides extra interest for walkers due to the native flora and fauna being released and regenerated in the special predator-free environment. Native birds such as kiwi, takahe, hihi and kaka have already being introduced, as well as fish and reptiles such as the kokopu and the forest gecko. The native species continue to thrive behind the pest-proof fence that surrounds the reserve.
The reserve’s walking tracks are wide and metalled, making them suitable for all weather and walking abilities. The Southern Enclosure is perfect for one to two hour guided or un-guided walks and features a 16 metre high viewing tower 20 minutes into the reserve which provides great views over the forest canopy and the chance to get up close with native birds. A 600 year-old rata tree also inhabits the southern enclosure and cheeky kaka are sure to entertain during their scheduled feedings - check Sanctuary Mountain's website for details.
Longer walking tracks also give you the opportunity to explore the whole mountain. The 6 hour hike (7.4km one way) across Mt Maungatotari takes you from Tari Road in the south to Hicks Road in the north (or vice versa), providing amazing views over the surrounding forests and countryside all the way down to Mt Ruapehu.
Guided night tours are also available through the nearby Out in the Styx Guesthouse and allow walkers to discover the magical atmosphere of a New Zealand forest at night. The guided night tour includes a pre-set, two-course dinner at Out in the Styx, followed by a guided walk with the opportunity to see kokopu (native fish) swimming in the streams, view giant weta clinging to tree trunks and the call of the kiwi.
to tree trunks and hear the call of the kiwi.
Located forty minutes south of Hamilton and 20 minutes south of Cambridge, Maungatotari provides extra interest for walkers due to the native flora and fauna being released and regenerated in the special predator-free environment. Native birds such as kiwi, takahe, hihi and kaka have already being introduced, as well as fish and reptiles such as the kokopu and the forest gecko. The native species continue to thrive behind the pest-proof fence that surrounds the reserve.
The reserve’s walking tracks are wide and metalled, making them suitable for all weather and walking abilities. The Southern Enclosure is perfect for one to two hour guided or un-guided walks and features a 16 metre high viewing tower 20 minutes into the reserve which provides great views over the forest canopy and the chance to get up close with native birds. A 600 year-old rata tree also inhabits the southern enclosure and cheeky kaka are sure to entertain during their scheduled feedings - check Sanctuary Mountain's website for details.
Longer walking tracks also give you the opportunity to explore the whole mountain. The 6 hour hike (7.4km one way) across Mt Maungatotari takes you from Tari Road in the south to Hicks Road in the north (or vice versa), providing amazing views over the surrounding forests and countryside all the way down to Mt Ruapehu.
Guided night tours are also available through the nearby Out in the Styx Guesthouse and allow walkers to discover the magical atmosphere of a New Zealand forest at night. The guided night tour includes a pre-set, two-course dinner at Out in the Styx, followed by a guided walk with the opportunity to see kokopu (native fish) swimming in the streams, view giant weta clinging to tree trunks and the call of the kiwi.
to tree trunks and hear the call of the kiwi.
why we should stop the use of plastic bags persausive writing
Persuasive writing
Is it a good idea to stop the use of
plastic bags in New Zealand?
My plan.
Sequence
1.
Introduction
2.
Reasons why you
should/not sell plastic bags in New Zealand.
3.
Conclusion
Is it a good idea to
stop using plastic bags in New Zealand?
Yes, it is a good idea to stop the use of plastic bags
because firstly, it is harmful to the environment, and they can also impact on
us.
Plastic bags are one of the many reasons nature is dying
today. When plastic bags are littered on the ground they can slowly dissolve, releasing
toxic fumes into the soil, poisoning bugs and other species that are suited to
that environment. It can also result to birds getting poisoned because when
they catch bugs it may pass on the toxic fume.
Furthermore if you litter plastic bags it will not only
release toxic fumes but be mistaken for food by marine animals such as whales,
turtles, dolphins and penguins because when they swallow or choke the food it
can hurt and poison them causing them to
die. L
However one of the most important things is what plastic
bags impact on us. Plastic bag should be banned because they can block storm
water drains and dirty our landscape. Cattle can also die from accidently
ingesting plastic bags when they are caught on wires which impacts on the
farmer.
Plastic bags should be banned because on the amount of
impact they put on our environment and us.
By Tira
McLachlan J
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