The highest kiwi call rate ever recorded at a single site in NZ during kiwi call count surveys has been documented on the Purerua Peninsula in the Bay of Islands. Retiring Department of Conservation Director General Lou Sanson said the 217 kiwi calls recorded at Mataka Station over two hours in May 2021 were to his knowledge the highest number … [Read more...]
News & Events
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First Kiwi Chicks of the Season!
The first kiwi chicks of the season are hatching! Kiwi nesting is in full swing all over the Kiwi Coast, and the first kiwi chicks are beginning to emerge from the nesting burrows - much to the relief of the incubating kiwi Dad's! Kiwi incubate their eggs for longer than almost any other bird, averaging 70 nights of egg warming, turning, and … [Read more...]
Kiwi Coast 2021 Annual Report
Kiwi Coast Trust has now completed its 2021 Annual Report, which presents the key activities and achievements of the past 12 months. Key highlights include: 187 entities are now linked in to Kiwi Coast, 181 of which are community, iwi and hapū-led projects. Collectively, approximately 224,760 hectares are being managed. Half a million … [Read more...]
Over 1000 Kiwi at Whangarei Heads!!!
Great news from Backyard Kiwi Project Manager, Todd Hamilton: There are now over 1000 adult kiwi at the Whangarei Heads!!! After 20 years of community driven kiwi recovery work at the Whangarei Heads we now have a kiwi population of over 1000 – up from just 80 kiwi in 2001. This is a fantastic milestone thanks to a huge team effort. A … [Read more...]
Piroa-Brynderwyns Landcare: Keeping it Local Key to Success
The Piroa-Brynderwyns Landcare Group have joined the growing number of community-led conservation projects finding that 'keeping it local' is the key to success. Article provided by Ann Neil, Piroa-Brynderwyns Landcare Small-scale community-led conservation initiatives are essential for achieving Piroa Brynderwyns Landcare (PBL) group’s … [Read more...]
Kiwi Listening Blitz#2: Kiwi Returning to Silent Sites
Kiwi Coast's second Kiwi Listening Blitz has been completed. The report out this week shows kiwi have returned to some Northland sites that were silent five years ago. Kiwi Coast carries out a 'Kiwi Listening Blitz' using acoustic monitoring devices or Kiwi Listening Devices (KLDs) every five years. This monitoring is designed to track changes in … [Read more...]
Introducing Agent 07 from the West Coast!
Introducing 'Agent 07' a monitored kiwi on Northland's West Coast! Dubbed 'Agent 07' after the number on the transmitter, the name has stuck after certain similarities to '007' of James Bond fame quickly became apparent after the first two months of monitoring, such as being somewhat elusive, moving about under the cover of darkness, and being … [Read more...]
Harry “Houdini” the Kiwi Makes a Last Escape
After three years of Harry Hunts, Harry "Houdini" the kiwi has made a last escape! Harry has been one of four kiwi on the Tutukaka Coast monitored via a tiny radio transmitter strapped to his leg. Released by Tutukaka Landcare in 2018, Harry became known as "Harry Houdini" due to his disappearing act around the time each six-monthly health … [Read more...]
Pest Free Purerua Website Goes Live
The Pest Free Purerua Project is well underway and the website is now live! The website (https://pfp.kiwi/) showcases not only the stunning scenery of the Purerua Peninsula but also info on the huge effort underway to rid it of pests and how local landowners can get involved. Six months work has been completed by the on-the-ground-team who … [Read more...]
Why Female Kiwi Are So Amazing
Once you have seen the size of a kiwi egg you will understand why female kiwi are so amazing, and why they are larger than males. An average Northland brown kiwi egg weighs a whopping 440gm! At around 125mm long and 78mm wide it is one of the largest eggs there is. Not only that, but as adult Northland brown kiwi females only weigh in around … [Read more...]