Our purpose built kiwi rehabilitation centre in the Bay of Islands helps injured or diseased wild Northland kiwi who have been attacked by predators, hit by cars or who are suffering from malnourishment and dehydration during extra dry summers and droughts.
The new facility has been built on land provided by a local farmer, in cooperation with Puketotara Landcare and local hapū Te Whiu. It has nine pens, each with a nesting box and native ferns and grasses, and a clinic with three brood boxes for quarantine and intensive care.
“We anticipate receiving kiwi here due to drought and climate change, or birds that have been attacked by a dog or feral cat, and have survived that. We can stabilise them and bring them here for recovery.”
The kiwi hospital was officially opened and named by local hapū Te Whiu on 23rd February, 2024 and given the name of “Te Korowai Atawhai o Puketōtara” or “The caring cloak of Puketotara”.
Huge thanks to Foundation North and Follow a Kiwi Sponsors whose funding enabled the centre to be built. We also thank all those involved in so many ways, including those who donated the use of the site, building materials, advice, time, labour and veterinary support.
You can make a one-off donation to the Kiwi Coast Rehab Centre below or become a regular supporter. Every dollar donated will help a kiwi get better so they can thrive once more and be returned to a safe place in the wild. Donations are tax deductible.
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