
Wildlife Trip to Somes Island
The Massey University Wildlife and Conservation Club recently embarked on their annual field trip to Somes Island (also known as Matiu Island). The students had the option of staying overnight on the island or visiting just for the day. Somes Island is a small island located in the centre of the Wellington harbour. The island is currently a department of conservation scientific and historic reserve but, has served many purposes in its past including an animal quarantine stati