The Department of Conservation has translocated Wellington green geckos to several locations.
 From 1997 to 2001 22 Wellington green geckos (8 males, 4 females, 10 unknown) were translocated to Mana Island.
The geckos appear to be established on Mana Island.
Between 2006 and 2013 over 90 Wellington green geckos were released on Matiu / Somes Island.
All were photographed and their unique markings recorded.
Early in 2015 a young female gecko was discovered that had markings that did not match any of those recorded.
 This indicated that a breeding population had been established on the island.
The Department of Conservation has translocated Wellington green geckos to several locations.  From 1997 to 2001 22 Wellington green geckos (8 males, 4 females, 10 unknown) were translocated to Mana Island. The geckos appear to be established on Mana Island. Between 2006 and 2013 over 90 Wellington green geckos were released on Matiu / Somes Island. All were photographed and their unique markings recorded. Early in 2015 a young female gecko was discovered that had markings that did not match any of those recorded.  This indicated that a breeding population had been established on the island.
Wellington green gecko