Kiwi Coast

Protect

In many parts of New Zealand, native wildlife continues to decline unless behind predator proof fences, on offshore islands, or within fiercely defended ‘sanctuaries’. In Northland it is a different story. Here, native wildlife are thriving once more where projects are sustaining skilled pest control and dedicated dog control. Kiwi numbers are not only stable, but increasing steadily at most sites.

Community, hapū and iwi-led Conservation

Northland's success is largely due to the efforts of community, hapū and iwi-led conservation projects, working in partnership with government agencies, other organisations and private landowners to carry out predator control, protect vulnerable wildlife and advocate for responsible dog control.

Groups & Projects

Entities linked in to the Kiwi Coast include community-led projects, hapū and iwi, forest management companies, government agencies, organisations, farmers and schools.

Kiwi Rehab Centre

Our purpose built kiwi rehabilitation centre in the Bay of Islands helps injured or diseased wild Northland kiwi. You can donate or become a sponsor.

Kiwi Releases

Public kiwi release events allow members of the community to briefly meet a wild kiwi up close, learn how to help keep them safe and see them released into a pest controlled area.These are usually held between February - April each year

Northland Pest Control Workshop

The annual Northland Pest Control Workshop includes speakers from a range of groups, projects and scientific studies. Trapping advice and practical demonstrations are also part of the day.

Northland Brown Kiwi

There are five species of kiwi in Aotearoa. In Northland we have the North Island Brown Kiwi. Once declining at a fast pace, their numbers have now stabilised and are steadily increasing where there is good dog control and sustained pest control.

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Kiwi Facts

Kiwi have been described as the most un-birdlike bird in the world!

Kiwi are unique creatures – they are nocturnal, flightless and in some ways more like a mammal than a bird! They are only found in NZ.

 They have unique characteristics including

    • nostrils at the end of their bill
    • whiskers like a cat for feeling their way in the dark
    • tiny wings with no practical function – they are flightless
    • only bird in the world with no tail
    • can use their bill tip to feel vibrations of insects underground
    • produce one of the largest known eggs in relation to body size for birds.

How You Can Help

Community Kiwi Signs

Kiwi Listening

Sponsor Kiwi

Pāteke (Brown Teal Duck)

Pāteke, 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 of habitat destruction and predation. The pāteke on Northland's east coast are of special interest as they are wild born pāteke that have returned to the area after being locally extinct for many years. While kiwi often remain the iconic goal, groups are also involved in a multitude of other activities such as pāteke recovery, forest health, weed control, kauri dieback prevention, reintroductions of threatened species such as robins, forest fencing and riparian planting, etc.

More about Pāteke

Matuku hūrepo (Bittern)

The Australasian bittern (Botaurus poiciloptilus), also known as matuku hūrepo, is a large wetland bird belonging to the Heron group. A secretive bird with a distinctive booming call, it is more often heard than seen. Australasian bitterns are endangered in both Australia and New Zealand. Bittern like shallow water with plenty of reed or rush-like vegetation. They need permanently wet areas they can feed in year – round and good, safe places free from animal pests and predators to nest and raise their young.

More about Bittern

Latest Northland Kiwi News

“Splash” Tries Out Our New Kiwi Rehab Centre!

200th Kiwi Released!

Kiwi Corridor or Kiwi Highway…?

Moturoa Island Kiwi Survey

The Nitty-Gritty on How Kiwi Chicks Hatch

Two Kiwi Chicks Released from Rehab
More kiwi news

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