

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Conservation Kōrero: Discoveries in Dragonflies
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 27 Feb, 2026 at 09:00 am – Fri, 27 Feb, 2026 at 12:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Recent summers have seen the sanctuary humming with damselflies and dragonflies-a positive sign of our freshwater restoration projects. These incredible apex predators of the insect world are masters of flight, but aspects of their lives are still shrouded in mystery and intrigue, especially when it comes to some of the more elusive and unique species of Aotearoa.

Join us for a kōrero/talk led by dragonfly ambassadors Ruary Mackenzie Dodds and Kari de Koenigswarter to hear more about dragonflies and damselflies, and learn about their latest discoveries in the secret lives of the bush giant dragonflies!

This event will be held in the Pāteke Room with refreshments provided. Overflow parking is available on Birdwood Street. Doors open at 6.45pm.

Book your tickets at: https://www.visitzealandia.com/whats-on/conservation-k%C5%8Drero-discoveries-in-dragonflies/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wellington/conservation-kōrero-discoveries-in-dragonflies/200029675507334
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.visitzealandia.com/whats-on/conservation-k%C5%8Drero-discoveries-in-dragonflies/?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=wellington-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Wellington
- **state**: WG
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: End of Waiapu Road, Wellington, New Zealand 6012
- **lat**: -41.28895
- **long**: 174.75401
- **full address**: End of Waiapu Road, Wellington, New Zealand 6012, New Zealand

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne Ecosanctuary (https://allevents.in/org/zealandia-te-māra-a-tāne-ecosanctuary/7968297)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 27 Feb, 2026 at 09:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** End of Waiapu Road, Wellington, New Zealand 6012, New Zealand
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne Ecosanctuary
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Conservation Kōrero: Discoveries in Dragonflies ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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