ARRC Wildlife Trust

05/06/2026

Imagine a world where wildlife is truly safe…

That’s the world we’re working towards.

Where animals are respected.
Protected.
And able to thrive.

And yes—it’s possible. With your help. 🌏

Follow our journey.

Photo Matt Leamy: Fairy Prion

04/06/2026

Check out this months' newsletter!

· Homeopathy to Help!
· Dr Jeff’s AWE-SOME A’s – Remedies for First Aid
· Join HA! (Holistic Actions!) online - $1 for the 1stmonth!
· Quick Life-saving Checks & Tools for Your Pet!
· Little Blue Penguins at ARRC Wildlife Trust
· Dr Liza’s Vet Tales Excerpt – Blood, Sweat and Tears Building Business

I love having so many tools and therapies available to help our furry and feathered friends! While being able to do life-saving surgery with specialised equipment is such a privilege, I hugely appreciate simplicity and especially those incredible tools that nature provides which are not only helpful...

27/05/2026

Found an injured bird? Read this FIRST

What you do in the first few minutes matters most:

✔ Keep it warm
✔ Keep it dark
✔ Keep it quiet

Stress can kill. Calm saves lives.

Tag someone who needs to know this.

19/05/2026

Tuis at ARRC Wildlife Trust

An Orphaned Baby Tui Bird and How You Can Help

Tui’s are beautiful native birds that feed largely on the nectar of flowers which is facilitated by their extraordinary long tongues. They also occasionally eat insects and may be seen fluttering around native bush with their lovely call audible.

Tui’s are often brought into ARRC needing medical care for a variety of reasons. Sometimes they have broken wings or legs which we are able to set and allow to repair, with rehabilitation they usually make a full recovery and are returned to the wild. Unfortunately, these fractures are occasionally irreparable and these birds are humanely euthanized.

Rhododendron toxicity is another reason why Tui’s require our care. Eating the nectar from these plants can give them an effect similar to a drunken stupor. They are found on the ground lying helpless nearby these plants. We treat them with fluids and a number of medications that often allow for a dramatic and rewarding recovery.

At some times time of the year like spring, we are inundated with fledgeling birds. Baby Tui’s are absolute characters and we thoroughly enjoy nursing these orphans until they are ready for reintroduction into the wild.

Read more about wildlife that we care for in our ARRC Kids Adventure Series, 11 books written to educate children about man’s impact on our natural heritage and what they can do to help. They’re all based on true stories with fun facts and beautifully illustrated (by some wonderful artists who donated their time and talent) https://arrc.org.nz/arrc-kids-education-programme

“Tilly’s Tumble” tells the story about Tilly the young Tui who tries to put her wings to the test but she falls to the ground when a gust of wind blows. Some kids find her and treat her roughly but another comes to her rescue. After some special care and a week of rest she is able to fly up to her favourite Kowhai tree. This book has been beautifully illustrated by Frith Bartlett who kindly donated her time and expertise.

Thankfully ARRC has wonderful volunteers who help and without them we couldn’t do what we do. For those of you interested in learning the basics of how to rescue and care for sick, injured or abandoned birds have a look at www.learnbirdcare.com
For more information, have a look at www.arrc.org.nz

07/05/2026

Check out this months' newsletter!

· We are Blessed, in Memory of Dorothy Savage
· Farewell Dr Justis
· Frank’s Faring Fabulously!
· Titre Tests for Dogs and Now Cats Too!
· Tuis at ARRC Wildlife Trust
· Dr Liza’s Vet Tales Excerpt – More Adventures at The Rotorua SPCA

It has been a busy month with a very special event where we unveiled a magnificent Patu and wonderful blessing bestowed upon us by Mike and Dorothy Savage, displayed in our reception. We are so grateful to them. Read more about this below.

06/05/2026

You’re looking at compassionate care

Every animal that comes through ARRC is treated with compassion, respect, and care.

Whenever possible, we rehabilitate and release wildlife back where they belong. But sometimes, due to severe injuries, suffering, or legal requirements around certain pest species, the kindest option is humane euthanasia.

These decisions are never easy.
And they are never taken lightly.

Our priority is always animal welfare and doing what is best for each individual animal.

Share this to support wildlife rescue and rehabilitation.

01/05/2026

This is how YOU save wildlife (without even realising it)

✔ Pick up rubbish
✔ Keep cats indoors at night
✔ Drive carefully

These small actions?
They save lives every single day.

Comment ONE thing you’ll do differently this week 👇


Image supplied; Godwit

24/04/2026

This bird shouldn’t be alive…

When this little one arrived, it was weak, injured, and barely holding on.

But this is what we do.
We fight for the ones who can’t fight for themselves.

And sometimes… they fly again. 💚

Follow our page to see more real rescue stories.

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17/04/2026

17/04/2026

Ever wondered what happens after an injured bird is rescued?
At ARRC, it’s not just treatment, it’s a second chance at life.
Every bird we help has a story… and a future worth fighting for.