The Moa - Moses

1: The largest species of them grew to about 3.6m (12 foot) high!

2: These largest ones also weighed about 250kg (550lb)

3: Most of them died out around 1500 AD, however there are still believed to be some hiding in deep parts ofNew Zealand

4: Their only predator before humans was the World's Largest Eagle (Haast Eagle)

5: You can still find their bones today if you look in the right places in New Zealand (caves, swamps and sand dunes.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moa

The Weka

• The Weka can be found in forests, grasslands, rocky shores, sand dunes.
• The Weka liked to eat worms, beetles, ants, slugs, frogs, spiders, mice, rats and even small birds.
• The Weka weight 5 KG.
• The Weka lived in South New Zealand in the forest.
• The Weka is sized like a chicken.
  http://www.wild-facts.com/2010/wild-fact-688-with-the-good-comes-the-bad-weka/

The Kakapo - Moses

• one of the world's longest living birds. They can live up to an average of 90 years to a maximum of 120.
• the world's heaviest parrot
• the world's only nocturnal parrot
• a polygynous lek breeder
• a non-flying bird
• a parachutist from trees because it cannot fly
• featured in the documentary from BBC 'Last Chance To See'
• critically endangeredhttp://savethekakapo.weebly.com/fun-facts.html

The Kiwi - Moses

1. The Kiwi is a native bird to New Zealand.
2. The Kiwi are nearly extinct
3. The Kiwi cannot fly
4. The Kiwi are rare to find
5. The Kiwi  are better off in captivity

http://www.doc.govt.nz/conservation/native-animals/birds/birds-a-z/kiwi/facts/

5 Facts About The Weka - Aarmione

The weka is a large, brown, flightless bird that has a famously feisty and curious personality.
Historically, the weka was a significant resource for some iwi, and the birds’ availability for sustainable harvest remains an important issue in weka conservation. Weka were also used by early European settlers, who gave it the name woodhen.
The weka’s best known call is a repetitive, loud ‘coo-et’ that is usually heard at dusk and in the early evening. It is presented as a duet, with the male giving the lower and slower part. Weka are usually heard, not seen, although some birds, usually those living near farms or tramping huts, get a reputation for pilfering crops, food and other small objects. They will take the objects to the nearest cover to investigate them. For this reason it is best not to chase weka but to simply watch where the weka goes and retrieve the objects a little later.
Here is a Picture of a Weka:
Here is a link for more information:
http://www.kcc.org.nz/weka

The New Zealand Kakapo, Melenaite

The New Zealand Kakapo

• One of the world's longest living birds. They can live up to an average of 90 years to a maximum of 120.
• The world's heaviest parrot
• The world's only nocturnal parrot
• A polygynous lek breeder
• A non-flying bird
• A parachutist from trees because it cannot fly
• Featured in the documentary from BBC 'Last Chance To See
• Critically endangered

http://www.doc.govt.nz/conservation/native-animals/birds/birds-a-z/kakapo/

Alan Duff's Visit to Glenbrae

Alan Duff’s Visit to Glenbrae

On Tuesday, the 25 of February 2014, a very famous person came to visit us at Glenbrae School. His Name was Alan Duff.

Alan came to our school to talk to us about how important having books in houses are. He introduced himself to us, and he told us that he was the reason why we get free Duffy books every term.

After he had told us a bit about himself, it was question time. After that, we got a few photos of him, and some very lucky people, including me got his autograph.

When we had finished taking photos, he went to a different class.

I would like to thank Alan Duff for coming to school to talk to us.