Northland brown kiwi often nest twice during the breeding season if conditions are favourable. At two eggs per nest, with sustained predator control, a good nesting season can really boost Northland brown kiwi numbers. However, the timing of the stoat breeding season and a dry summer, can make conditions tougher for the second 'batch' of kiwi … [Read more...]
News & Events
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New Kiwi Coast ‘Outstanding Group or Project’ Award
Kiwi Coast Trust is delighted to announce a new award aimed at recognising the outstanding achievements of Northland groups and projects who have proven their commitment to restoring the health of their local native forests and wildlife, including kiwi. The new award is being added this year to the fourth annual Northland Regional Council … [Read more...]
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
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...]