Moths and Butterflies of NZ Trust

24/08/2026

Thank you to one of our Heroes Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden, one of the more sustainability-focused zoos in the United States. We are very fortunate to have their support.

This video features Dr Emily Geest at OKC Zoo.

23/08/2026

The OKC Zoo Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden is one of the more sustainability-focused zoos in the United States. We are very fortunate to have their support.

Look out for a fantastic video from on our page later today. Thank you OKC Zoo!

23/08/2026

The Moths and Butterflies of New Zealand Trust celebrates Foundation North

Foundation North recognises organisations that are investing in the regeneration of New Zealand's natural environment. Thank you, !

22/08/2026

This week, the Moths and Butterflies of New Zealand Trust will be celebrating Our Heroes.

Thanks to our heroes we are making steady progress towards our vision, that Aotearoa New Zealand's ecosystems support thriving moth and butterfly populations. We are grateful to our donors, funders and sponsors for the assistance they have given us with our various projects. Follow along this week!

www.nzbutterflies.org.nz/about-us/our-heroes

21/08/2026

This fantastic book is all about the monarch and its metamorphosis, migration, overwintering habits, and the impact it has on New Zealanders. The importance of milkweed (swan plant) is covered in detail. Written by award-winning Anne-Marie Florian and illustrated by one of New Zealand's leading illustrators, Alistair Hughes.

A wonderful story to read to children/grandchildren. Factually correct information and incredible artwork, this book is a wonderful introduction for children to learn about the Monarch butterfly. 's favourite!

21/08/2026

Aya and the Butterfly by Dr Maysoon Salama is the story of a young girl coming to terms with grief. This book was written with the intention of supporting the wellbeing and inclusion, resilience, and understanding of the Muslim community in Aotearoa.

There are some copies of the book available. The book is available in exchange for a $20 donation to support An-Nur Childcare Centre.

Dr Maysoon Salama ✉ [email protected]

https://www.facebook.com/AnNurEarlyChildhoodEducationAndCareCentre/

There are a lot of supporting resources for parents and teachers on the New Zealand Curriculum website, including audio files and videos in English and Arabic. The book is also available in both English and Arabic.

🌐 https://www.alameen.org.nz/library

🌐 https://newzealandcurriculum.tahurangi.education.govt.nz/m-tou-k-rero-our-stories/5637161834.p

20/08/2026

🦋 Let's create a butterfly pond! 💧

Looking for a fun and easy weekend activity?
Create a butterfly pond and place it in a sunny spot in your garden and see what winged visitors stop by!

It's a simple way to support butterflies and enjoy a little more nature right at home. 🌿

Have a go this weekend and share your butterfly pond photos in the comments! 🦋💙

20/08/2026

The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle is a wonderful book to share with young children, combining a simple, engaging story with colourful illustrations. It introduces children to the fascinating life cycle of a caterpillar in a fun and memorable way. The repetitive text and counting elements also encourage early language, literacy and numeracy skills.

Most importantly, it can spark a child’s curiosity about caterpillars, butterflies and the natural world around them. It is a timeless favourite that parents and children can enjoy reading together again and again.

Our online course has lots of helpful information about creating a butterfly habitat in your own garde. It's inexpensive and easy to do. All proceeds go towards supporting the Moths and Butterflies of New Zealand Trust and our butterfly and moth conservation work.

www.nzbutterflies.org.nz/project/habitat-creation/
www.nzbutterflies.org.nz/product/caterpillar-castles/

20/08/2026

Cocoon? Chrysalis? We thought this was a great explanation of what's going on i there.

Contrary to popular belief, a chrysalis is not a pouch or a sac —It...

19/08/2026

Pepetuna by Denise Whitmore is Knight 's favourite children's book.

It is about the long life cycle of the puriri moth, showing the first few years of a young boy's life alongside the moth's pupa phase. Children in Aotearoa New Zealand may notice some similarities about their own lives and the character's life. This book makes the puriri moth's long life cycle relatable.

In line with this year's theme to Aotearoa's Children's Book Week, Reading Around NZ, this book would be a great one to read aloud with a child in your life.

Some paperback copies are still available through Denise directly at [email protected].

https://newzealandcurriculum.tahurangi.education.govt.nz/pepetuna/5637208349.p