As we hunker down in our homes during the Covid-19 lock down and try to keep ourselves occupied and safe, we can draw inspiration from our feathered kiwi friends - who are very good at staying in their nests for weeks on end! Incubating Northland brown kiwi "Dad's" stay in their nests, alone, for 60 - 90 nights solid, only getting up for a few … [Read more...]
News & Events
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Meet Amy – our new Southern Coordinator
The Kiwi Coast Trust is thrilled to welcome Amy Kirk as our new Southern Kiwi Coast Coordinator. Based in Whangarei, Amy will work south towards the Brynderwyns to provide support and assistance to the growing number of community groups and projects in the area. Amy has a background in pest plant control, environmental education and working … [Read more...]
Two Miracle Kiwi Hatched from “Stone Cold Eggs”
Two "stone cold" kiwi eggs found in February by separate community-led projects in Whangarei have both been recovered, incubated and miraculously hatched into very active kiwi chicks by the Whangarei Native Bird Recovery Centre. Northland's summer drought resulted in some unusual kiwi behaviour as kiwi struggled in the dry conditions, … [Read more...]
Northland Kiwi Drought Survival Tactics
As we struggle in the Northland drought, spare a thought for our wild kiwi who are also trying to cope with the hot, dry conditions and are feeling the heat too. So how do they cope? How do kiwi stay cool? Information from transmittered kiwi in Northland shows they are using a variety of survival tactics. Firstly, they are seeking shade and … [Read more...]
Backyard Kiwi Release
Over 400 locals and visitors had the thrill and privilege to welcome five more kiwi to the Parua Bay area on a beautiful Sunday evening on February 16th. Article submitted by Todd Hamilton, photos by Kiwi Coast and Carlyn Comdon. The release was part of Backyard Kiwi’s ongoing kiwi recovery work in the wider Whangarei Heads and Parua Bay … [Read more...]
Second Kiwi Listening Blitz Underway!
Fieldwork for the second ‘Kiwi Listening Blitz’ has started, as Kiwi Coast investigates if Northland kiwi have expanded into new sites over the last five years. In accordance with it's overall monitoring plan Kiwi Coast Trust carries out a 'Kiwi Listening Blitz' using acoustic monitoring devices or Kiwi Listening Devices (KLDs) every five … [Read more...]
The Nitty-Gritty on How Kiwi Chicks Hatch
It's kiwi chick hatching time in Northland - much to the relief of the incubating Dad's! But have you ever wondered how kiwi chicks hatch? The kiwi Dad's who've been incubating the egg and sitting tight for 70 - 85 nights are starting to feel the eggs move, wiggle and crack beneath them! But there's a fair bit of work involved and it may up … [Read more...]
73 Locals Attend Mangawhai Trapping Workshop
The Mangawhai Trapping Workshop organised by Kiwi Coast and Piroa-Brynderwyns Landcare was a huge success, attracting over 70 locals keen learn new pest control skills and keep kiwi safe. Article submitted by Catherine Hawley and Peter Hunt - Piroa-Brynderwyns Landcare. Over seventy people gave up their Sunday afternoon to attend a … [Read more...]
Daytime Kiwi Sightings Linked to Dry Ground
Recent reports and photos of daytime kiwi sightings in Northland have been linked to the weather. The dry, hard ground can make it difficult for kiwi to get a decent feed and this can lead them into a bit of trouble as they search for food and also water ... Kiwi mainly eat insects and although some are on the surface in the leaf litter, many are … [Read more...]
Four More Gorgeous Kiwi Girls for Tutukaka!
Introducing Prudence, Kia Ora, Pikiake and Sarah - the four gorgeous female kiwi released at Tawapou with Tutukaka Landcare on Friday the 25th of October. Around 300 people were part of the beautiful evening where the four gorgeous kiwi girls were released into the Tutukaka Landcare predator controlled area. The evening started with a moving … [Read more...]