Fetu Mama - a monitored kiwi in eastern Whangarei - has just proved that our Kiwi Corridor is working! One of the key goals of Kiwi Coast is to restore the natural gene-flow of wild Northland kiwi by creating safe dispersal corridors between high density kiwi populations. In essence, this involves linking hapū and community-led projects together … [Read more...]
Backyard Kiwi Release Update
Been wondering how those four gorgeous kiwi released with Backyard Kiwi last month have been getting on? Here's an update from Project Manager, Todd Hamilton who has been following their movements and activity via remote telemetry equipment that picks up signals emitted from their small leg-fitted … [Read more...]
Four More Backyard Kiwi
Over 360 keen locals attended the Backyard Kiwi Release on February 19th to see four more Northland brown kiwi released at Parua Bay. The four kiwi – Murdoch, Maia, Om and Fetu Mama – wowed the crowd from the arms of their accredited kiwi handlers, as they granted a few precious moments of a wild kiwi encounter before heading off to be … [Read more...]
200th Kiwi Released!
Tutukaka’s wild kiwi population has been enriched with a further five “taonga manu kiwi” – treasured kiwi – after two special events. One of the five kiwi released, was the 200th kiwi to graduate from the Matakohe Limestone Island creche in the Whangarei Harbour. The release began on Sunday morning when the five birds were caught on … [Read more...]
Kiwi Return to Tahere
Kiwi have returned to Tahere thanks to dedicated efforts of the local community. Taheke Landcare released 10 kiwi into their 2,000 hectare predator controlled area on Saturday April 17th. Arwen Page from Taheke Landcare says “This kiwi release is a significant milestone that the community has been working towards for a long time. It has … [Read more...]
Four More Kiwi Released on Tutukaka Coast
Four adult kiwi have made a planned escape from their managed isolation on an island in the Whangarei harbour to a luxurious lifestyle on the Tutukaka Coast. The lucky birds were welcomed to Tawapou farm on Sunday by nearly 300 visitors who had a chance to see the birds close up before they were released into the wild. They are now part of … [Read more...]
Back-To-Back Kiwi Releases Bring 19 Kiwi To Whangārei
Whangārei’s wild kiwi population has been enriched with a further 19 birds at two back-to-back kiwi releases held in one weekend. More than 450 people took the opportunity to meet the wild kiwi up close before they were released and hear how they can help keep them safe. The first release was held on Saturday (February 13th) by the Pukenui … [Read more...]