Kiwi Coast Northland Project

Supporting and connecting community-led kiwi recovery along the east coast of Northland.

  • About
    • Kiwi Coast Project
    • Kiwi Coast Area
    • Organisations Involved
  • Get Involved
    • How to Get Involved
    • Follow Kiwi
    • List Your Group or Project
    • Kiwi Listening App
    • Sponsorship
  • Community
    • Kiwi Coast Map
    • Groups/Projects Involved
    • Kiwi Coast Events
    • Annual Pest Control Results
    • Contribute News, Events & Photos
  • Results
    • First Five years Report – 2018
    • Pateke (Brown Teal) Ducks
    • Pest Control Results
    • REPORT KIWI
    • Kiwi Call Count Report 2019
  • News
  • Photos
    • Kiwi Photos
    • Kiwi Videos
    • Media Library
  • Education
  • Resources
  • Shop
  • Contact

News & Events

Click on the titles below to read the latest news and events from the Kiwi Coast community.

New Method Detects Titipounamu (Rifleman) in Warawara

Kiwi Coast and members of the Warawara Komiti Kaitiaki have trialled a new method to monitor Northland's only population of  titipounamu/rifleman. The successful results may help detect further titipounamu at additional Warawara sites in the future, and complements the Five Minute Bird Counts the Far North DOC office have been assisting with to … [Read more...]

Thanks Foundation North!

Huge thanks to Foundation North! Kiwi Coast Trust's successful funding grant ensures that we can keep the good work going with a firm base of funding secured for the next three years! This is great news not just for the Trust, but for the 191 entities linked in to the Northland wide collaborative network. Kiwi Coast Trust Chairman, Mike Camm … [Read more...]

Piroa-Brynderwyns Pest Control Reaps Rewards

Ruru protecting nest at Langs, 2021. Photo: PBL

Increasingly intensive pest control by Piroa-Brynderwyns Landcare is reaping rewards for native forests and wildlife over a 25,000 ha area between Bream Tail, Waipu Cove and Marunui. Kiwi were observed in several new locations in 2021 and other rare species including Hochstetter’s Frogs, kākā and koromiko/bellbird were also seen or recorded. … [Read more...]

Success – Wild Kiwi Chick Hatches at Owhiwa

Owhiwa Landcare are proudly celebrating a huge milestone - the hatch of the first known kiwi chick to released kiwi in the area. Named 'Kotahi' ('The First'), Owhiwa Landcare hopes it is the first of many chicks to come now that kiwi released into the area have begun breeding successfully thanks to years of intensive predator control and great … [Read more...]

Super-Dad Marohi’s 9th Kiwi Chick in 4 Years!

Super-Dad Marohi has just hatched his ninth chick in four years out on the Tutukaka Coast! After 74 nights of nesting, the emergence of Marohi's newest chick has thrilled the hard working Tutukaka Landcare group. Their 10,000 ha predator control network and excellent dog owners means the local kiwi are again nesting successfully and … [Read more...]

Purerua Records Highest Kiwi Call Count in History

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...]

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...]

« Previous Page
Next Page »

Kiwi Coast Events

  • 02/10/2022 - Northland Kiwi Hui 2022

    Cart

    Get Kiwi Updates!

    Partners, Funders & Organisations Involved

    Northland Regional Council
    Foundation North
    NZ Department of Conservation
    Hancock Forest Management
    Kiwis for Kiwi Trust
    Ngatiwai Trust Board
    QEII National Trust
    Whangarei District Council

    View all organisations...

    Groups/Projects Involved

    View Groups Directory…
    View Kiwi Coast Map
    Pest Control Results = 492,458

    Quick Links

    List your landcare or community group
    Send us your news, events and photos
    Report kiwi you've seen or heard in your area
    Send us your annual pest control results
    Order Kiwi Coast signs for your group
    View a map of the Kiwi Coast

    Kiwi Resources

    How to Trap Safely in Kiwi Areas
    First Five Years Report - 2018
    Kiwi Coast Strategic Plan
    Northland Pest Control Guidelines
    Kiwi and Dogs brochure
    Where you can exercise your dog
    Download the Kiwi Listening App

    The Kiwi Coast Shop

    Sponsorship Programs
    Make a donation | Kiwi Coast Merchandise
    Shopping Cart | My Account

    Copyright © 2022 Kiwi Coast · Log in · Website Design by Creative Web Ideas