It's been an amazing first five years of Kiwi Coast! Collating all the information together, the Kiwi Coast Trust has released a report outlining the key outcomes and achievements of the collaborative initiative from 2013 - 2018. A few of the highlights include: Non-stop momentum - Kiwi Coast continues to expand as existing projects link in … [Read more...]
News & Events
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Kiwi Bills Injured by Goodnature Traps
The Kiwi Recovery Group has advised all Goodnature A24 traps in kiwi areas need to be placed 1 metre high after five kiwi were found with injured bills. Kiwi Recovery Group (KRG) Leader, Jess Scrimgeour, reported in November that five out of nine kiwi at a sanctuary were found with bill injuries from A24’s during routine health checks. At that … [Read more...]
Tutukaka Kiwi Release – Whanau Reunion
The Tutukaka kiwi whanau has been enriched by three new additions with the release of Kim, Harry and Fomli at Tawapou within Tutukaka Landcare's 10,000 hectare predator controlled area on October 24th. Tutukaka Landcare Coordinator Mike Camm said "We are thrilled to welcome three new kiwi to Tutukaka - it may be a bit of whanau reunion as they … [Read more...]
Eight New Mid North Pest Control Groups Up and Running!
Eight new community-led pest control projects are up and running in the Mid North with the help of Kiwi Coast and Northland Regional Council. Andrew Mentor (Mid North Kiwi Coast Coordinator) and Mike Knight (NRC Biosecurity Officer for the Far North) worked together with the eight communities to help them plan pest control projects for their local … [Read more...]
Winner of the 2018 Predator Trap Design Competition!
The winner of the 2018 Northland Predator Trap Design Competition has won both first and second place! Xeryus Wilson, from Matarau School, impressed the judges with his innovative trap designs, taking out first and second place in the second year of the competition run by Kiwi North with his "Capture the Rat" and "Smarter Predator Trap" … [Read more...]
Counts Confirm Flourishing Pateke on Kiwi Coast
Analysis of the 2018 Annual Pateke Flock Count data has confirmed that pateke, or brown teal, are flourishing on the Kiwi Coast. The survey recorded the third highest flock count on record and birds counted at new sites showed their distribution continues to expand through eastern Northland. Each year from 2014 – 2018 the Kiwi Coast Trust has … [Read more...]
Northland Kiwi Survival Rests on Unpaid Labour Worth $1M
Kiwi Coast’s latest number crunching shows community groups contribute close to $1 million worth of unpaid voluntary labour each year as they battle with animal pests to ensure Northland kiwi and forests survive. The Kiwi Coast Trust collated data from the 120 entities linked into the collaborative initiative for the 2017/18 financial year to … [Read more...]
Spring Flurry of Kiwi Chicks
This week has seen a Spring flurry of kiwi chicks all over the Kiwi Coast. The first eggs of the season have hatched, bringing sweet relief to the kiwi "Dad's" who have been sitting tight incubating for three months! A number of groups and projects who monitor their kiwi via telemetry equipment and trail cams have confirmed kiwi chicks this … [Read more...]
Windy Hill Sanctuary Goodnature A24 Rat Trap Trial Results
Windy Hill Sanctuary on Great Barrier Island has now completed its 2.5 year Goodnature A24 rat trap trial. A report just released explains the challenges encountered during the trial, the results, and a cost-benefit analysis of the Goodnature Traps Vs the regular trapping and toxin regime of the Sanctuary. Windy Hill Sanctuary Manager, Judy … [Read more...]
Farmers Respond to Call of Kiwi
It’s an early winter morning, dark and chilly, but Northland dairy farmer Jane Hutchings couldn’t be happier. She’s leaning over the fence surrounding a stand of native bush, and completely tuned in to the soundtrack of her favourite music... Northland brown male kiwi call Northland brown female kiwi call With husband Roger, Jane … [Read more...]