Exciting news from Taheke Landcare - a family of rare pateke ducks have been found in the area for the first time for many years. Ian Page - Coordinator of the Taheke Landcare Group near Pataua North says "This spring has seen some great results for the Taheke Land Care group. Six pateke ducklings are being raised by their parents on a small … [Read more...]
Pateke Brown Teal Duck Updates
Rare pateke ducks increasing on Kiwi Coast
Kiwi Coast groups involved in the 2015 Pateke Flock Counts have helped confirm that this rare duck is on the increase along Northland's east coast, and moving into new areas. Pateke, or brown teal, are the fourth most endangered duck in the world. Once a widespread and common duck in New Zealand, their numbers have dwindled alarmingly as a result … [Read more...]
Kiwi Coast Joins Forces with Pateke Projects
The Kiwi Coast is joining forces with pateke projects along Northland's east coast! Recent discoveries of new pateke/brown teal sites near Tutukaka suggest that similar to kiwi, pateke are also expanding along Northland's east coast thanks to the hard work of community, agency and iwi-led conservation projects. Pateke (Brown Teal) are considered … [Read more...]