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...]
News & Events
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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...]
Peria Landcare Day Inspires Positive Community Action!
Over a hundred people attended the Peria Landcare Day at the Bush Fairy Dairy held by the Honeymoon Landcare Trust on October 6th. Far North locals enjoyed networking and hearing from a range of presenters that inspired landowners to get involved and take action to care for their special local resources including native wildlife, forests, fresh … [Read more...]
Meet Lesley Baigent – the new Kiwi Coast Far North Coordinator!
Kiwi Coast Trust is thrilled to welcome Lesley Baigent as the new Far North Kiwi Coast Coordinator! Based in Fairburn, just south of Kaitaia, and with over 20 years of practical hands-on kiwi experience, Lesley is the perfect addition to the Kiwi Coast crew. Lesley also brings two special kiwi experts into the fold - Tohu and Yagi - … [Read more...]
Pukenui Forest Kiwi Update
Kiwi released in Pukenui Forest in April this year are doing well. There has also been some fantastic work done by volunteers weeding and planting at Whau Valley Dam over the last couple of months. Read more in the Pukenui Western Hills Forest Trust Rangers Report for August below... Kiwi Monitoring We have continued to monitor the kiwi … [Read more...]
Kiwi Coast 2019 Annual Report
Reflecting on another amazing year! Kiwi Coast's 2019 Annual Report is out, presenting the key outcomes and results achieved during the sixth year of the collaborative initiative. Some of the highlights include: The NRC – Kiwi Coast partnership and the Northland pest control rate has made a tangible difference to the support and operating … [Read more...]
Whakaangi Landcare Installs New Kiwi Coast Billboard at Hihi
A new Kiwi Coast roadside billboard has been installed by Whakaangi Landcare at Hihi, to ensure visitors to the area know that kiwi are present and dogs need to be controlled to ensure their survival. Whakaangi Landcare coordinator Bruce Jarvis says: "Last weekend with help from Bryan Staff and Johno Murray from Hihi we replaced the old 'Any … [Read more...]
2019 Northland Pest Control Wānanga/Workshop
More than 200 keen pest controllers, forest savers and kiwi kaitiaki attended the 2019 Northland Pest Control Wānanga/Workshop organised by Kiwi Coast and the Northland Regional Council. People from 73 community groups, hapu-led projects, agencies and organisations from across Northland gathered at Akerama Marae on June 30th to learn about new … [Read more...]