Join with us as author Catherine Budai reads her first picture book “Matt the Bat and the Bird of the Year”.

"Inspired by the unforgettable moment a bat won New Zealand’s Bird of the Year in 2021, this charming picture book follows young Matt the Bat on his quest to achieve the impossible — take out the top spot in Forest & Bird’s famous competition.’’

We also invite you to stay and get creative and make your very own flying creature using natural resources at our Get Crafty event at 10.30am - 12.00pm.

Books will be available to purchase for $22.00
Cash sales or Credit/Debit card.

“$1.00 from every copy sold is donated to Forest & Bird to support their conservation work across Aotearoa."