News from the Field

The Brook Waimarama Sanctuary Trust has announced the appointment of its first general manager.

Trust Chair David Butler today announced that Hudson Dodd would take up the new position, having been appointed from a ‘very strong field’ of over 60 candidates. Mr Dodd has worked for many years in the not-for-profit conservation sector in the Northwest United States.

posted by Rick Field on 27/01/12 at 10:38
posted by Rick Field on 18/12/11 at 21:13

The Flooding that hit Nelson in December has closed the Brook Sanctuary from 16-18 December. To view a video of the torrent through the 1905 dam click the link below. 

posted by Rick Field on 16/12/11 at 23:41

The Brook Waimarama Sanctuary is a safer place to be, thanks to local company Nelspecs, the Rotary Club of Nelson and a bunch of hard- working volunteers. 

posted by Rick Field on 10/10/11 at 16:35

Congratulations to Leonora Soares for winning the basket of goodies from our supporters and sponsors at Ecofest.

Leonora said "I am looking forward to being a volunteer and learning all about this  

amazing project."

posted by Rick Field on 30/08/11 at 15:14

The annual Sanctuaries of New Zealand Conference was this year in Nelson and the Brook hosted today's field trip.

posted by Rick Field on 25/08/11 at 23:16

This weekend sees the Brook sanctuary at Ecofest, volunteers carrying out a weeding day and also the start of the 4th annual possum monitoring exercise!

posted by Rick Field on 19/08/11 at 19:46

We would like to celebrate the life of volunteer trapper Jock Braithwaite and his contribution to the Brook Waimarama Sanctuary.

posted by Rick Field on 01/08/11 at 22:55