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#Conservation #scicomm, passionate about #nzbats. Tweets my own. RT/follows not endorsements. ❤️ #batspotting🦇#teampekapeka🌳#nzdotterel🐥#pestfreeAKL🐀

 Auckland, New Zealand
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Long-tailed bat caught in Franklin last night. Read more at ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.… #nzbats #batspotting #pestfreeAKL
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We’re excited to be hosting the National Pekapeka Hui 2026 at Rereteewhioi Marae in Franklin! 📅 When: 25–27 March 2026 🌏 Theme: People • Pekapeka • Place Got questions? Flick us an email us at [email protected] Save the date, & see you in Franklin! #bathui 🦇
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#ibrc2025
Ben Paris@NZBatman4 Aug 2025
Hey @IBRC2025 attendees, I’m speaking today at 10:45 in M1 to hear more about Finding Franklin Bats 🦇 #IBRC2025 #nzbats #teampekapeka
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Hey @IBRC2025 attendees, I’m speaking today at 10:45 in M1 to hear more about Finding Franklin Bats 🦇 #IBRC2025 #nzbats #teampekapeka
Ben Paris@NZBatman22 Jul 2025
In just a few weeks, I’ll be heading to Cairns, Australia to speak at the 20th International Bat Research Conference! I’m proud to be representing the Finding Franklin Bats on behalf of our dedicated project supporters 🦇 #nzbats #community #conservation #IBRC2025 @ibrc2025
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In just a few weeks, I’ll be heading to Cairns, Australia to speak at the 20th International Bat Research Conference! I’m proud to be representing the Finding Franklin Bats on behalf of our dedicated project supporters 🦇 #nzbats #community #conservation #IBRC2025 @ibrc2025
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📢 Kia ora ecology whānau. After a discussion amongst council, we have decided to move to BlueSky, as this better aligns with the values of the society. We really hope you come and follow us over there and see what we are up to at #NZES2024! Find us at newzealandecology.bsky.socia…
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The long-tailed bat is facing rapid decline due to predation and habitat loss. In Franklin, EcoQuest is leading work in partnership with Auckland Council, Ngaati Te Ata iwi, and local groups, in a five-year project to track and protect these bats in agricultural landscapes.
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By studying their roosting habits and survival, the team aims to guide predator control efforts and explore the bats' potential as natural pest controllers. The project also empowers young iwi members to be kaitiaki of their land. Read more: ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.…

Bat tracking and rediscovering the behaviour of a tiny native species

Going into bat for this threatened species.

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💡Today was my deliberative democracy session. 🌱 With forty representatives from across Tāmaki Makaurau, they were given presentions from Auckland Council, SPCA New Zealand and The University of Auckland, before being asked questions on how we can protect our environment.
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🧠 It was intense, and as a table facilitator, I took a whole heap of notes from what was being said, but I felt it was a very valuable engagement exercise. Lots of great discussions, new ideas, and learnings from each other. I look forward to hearing the results submission soon
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📝 If you want to have your say, go to akhaveyoursay.aucklandcounci… You have until 8 December, so make your voice heard.

Let's Protect Our Environment

This project closed on 8 December 2024. Thanks for having your say!

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Zion at EcoQuest talking about pekapeka at the Biodiversity Without Borders event in Pukekohe 🦇 #nzbats
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Trade in bats must stop! Our new paper, led by @BronwenHunter highlights scale of online trade. Most buyers from Europe and N America; most bats from Global South. Some platforms are tightening rules, but still easy to find @AmazonUK. @_BCT_ @BatConIntl url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com…
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Biodiversity Without Borders! 9:30 - 3:00 | Nov 13th | Franklin -The Centre, Pukekohe Arrival/morning tea 9:30am. Event starts 10:00am Free Event | Lunch provided | RSVP ESSENTIAL for catering (link below) form.jotform.com/24275670195…
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“The ‘Let’s protect our environment’ consultation will ask what we can do to continue to protect what Aucklanders’ value — like our native species and ecosystems..." ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.… #pestfreeAKL #AKLbiodiversity

Have Your Say: Let’s protect Auckland’s environment

The ‘Let’s Protect Our Environment’ consultation is open now until 8 December 2024 and Auckland Council is inviting Aucklanders to provide feedback.

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Central Hawke’s Bay bats’ shed roost spurs a hunt for more of the rare mammals #nzbats nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-to…

Waipawa shed bats spur hunt for more roosts and colonies

Central Hawke’s Bay District Council is encouraging residents to 'check before you chop'.

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Replying to @Kiwimum55
National / Act: Inflicting failed American ideologies upon New Zealand School Children: School Lunch: @LastWeekTonight with @iamjohnoliver youtu.be/-YypArYDcjA?si=Movh…
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Looking forward to the next stage of Finding Franklin Bats next month #nzbats #pestfreeAKL youtu.be/iuwuJ4kdYjU

Finding Franklin Bats: Protecting pekapeka long-tail bats in Franklin | Auckland Council

Join us on a journey to protect the endangered pekapeka (long-taile...

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This is aaamazing! Thanks for creating this masterpiece @FabricMagpie 🦇
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@nickofnz3 Oct 2024
This is what the #ClimateCrisis looks like. It’s caused by industrial emissions from fossil fuels and intensive meat and dairy, and yet the Govt continually fails to do anything about it. #nzpol
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