Northland's Nature Network... with wild kiwi leading the way

Pupurangi (Kauri Snail)

Once widespread through Northland, the kauri snail now has a limited distribution in parts of Northland and on a few offshore islands.

Wētā

Wētā are endemic to New Zealand. They are giant flightless crickets, and some are among the heaviest insects in the world.

Pūriri Moth

The pūriri moth is endemic to the North Island of New Zealand. It is New Zealand's largest moth, with a wingspan of up to 150 mm. It spends the first five to six years of its life as a grub in a tree trunk (common host plants are the pūriri tree.

Kiwi Coast supports and links community, hapū and iwi-led conservation projects together across Northland. With iconic kiwi as the ultimate inspiration, grassroots pest control groups are connected into a regional network, amplifying ecological gains. Collaborative pest control across the landscape creates corridors for wildlife to move safely, linking isolated populations. Together we are helping the native forests, wetlands and wildlife of Te Tai Tokerau to flourish into the future.

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How to get involved

Start clearing out the pests and looking after the native wildlife in your area right now. By working together, we can make a real difference!

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CONTROL Stoats, ferrets and uncontrolled dogs are the main kiwi predators. Stoats kill 95% of kiwi chicks before they reach their first birthday.
LISTEN By listening to wildlife like kiwi call, we can monitor where they are, and how well they are doing.
CONNECT Talk to your neighbours, start a new pest control group or join an existing project.

Pest Control Resources Connect

The Kiwi Coast network has grown to operate at a regional scale, linking projects over 291km from Mangawhai at the southern limit of the Northland region to the Aupouri Peninsula in the Far North.

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Groups & Projects

Community-led Conservation

Kiwi Rehabilitation Centre

Our purpose built kiwi rehabilitation centre in the Bay of Islands helps injured or diseased wild Northland kiwi who have been attacked by predators, hit by cars or who are suffering from malnourishment and dehydration during extra dry summers and droughts.

Meet Northland Kiwi

Kiwi Coast follows the lives and adventures of a handful of wild Northland kiwi.

Pāteke News

Pāteke, the rarest mainland duck in New Zealand, are flourishing on Northland’s east coast.

Book a Workshop

Book a workshop for your landcare group or local area. Pest control & trapping workshops and Know Your Dog Workshops.

Upcoming Events

Check our Events page for upcoming kiwi releases, pest control workshops, kiwi listening and more.

Kiwi Coast News

“Splash” Tries Out Our New Kiwi Rehab Centre!

Kiwi Coast Backs New Northland Kiwi Research

Collaborative Kiwi Kaitiakitanga Boosts Tutukaka Kiwi Population

First Ever Bay of Islands Kiwi Return to Mainland

Northland Matuku/Bittern Year 2 Survey Starts

Last Transmitters Removed from Far North Kiwi

“Waitangi Iwi Kiwi” Project Celebrates 10 Year Milestone

New Dedicated Kiwi Rehabilitation Centre Officially Opened!

Meet Tamiti – Marohi’s Fourth Chick of the Season

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