Kiwi Coast and members of the Warawara Komiti Kaitiaki have trialled a new method to monitor Northland's only population of titipounamu/rifleman. The successful results may help detect further titipounamu at additional Warawara sites in the future, and complements the Five Minute Bird Counts the Far North DOC office have been assisting with to … [Read more...]
Super-Dad Marohi’s 9th Kiwi Chick in 4 Years!
Super-Dad Marohi has just hatched his ninth chick in four years out on the Tutukaka Coast! After 74 nights of nesting, the emergence of Marohi's newest chick has thrilled the hard working Tutukaka Landcare group. Their 10,000 ha predator control network and excellent dog owners means the local kiwi are again nesting successfully and … [Read more...]
Harry “Houdini” the Kiwi Makes a Last Escape
After three years of Harry Hunts, Harry "Houdini" the kiwi has made a last escape! Harry has been one of four kiwi on the Tutukaka Coast monitored via a tiny radio transmitter strapped to his leg. Released by Tutukaka Landcare in 2018, Harry became known as "Harry Houdini" due to his disappearing act around the time each six-monthly health … [Read more...]
Second Kiwi Coast Kaka & Bellbird Survey Underway!
Every five years, the Kiwi Coast Trust conducts a Kaka and Bellbird Survey in partnership with NorthTec. These birds are currently rare in Northland, but it is hoped that over time they will become more common in response to the significant amount of pest control being carried out by groups and projects linked in to Kiwi Coast. The survey … [Read more...]
Xmas Retirement Present for Whitu
Whitu the wild Whangarei Heads kiwi has well and truly earned his transmitter-retirement after 15 years! Article by Todd Hamilton, Backyard Kiwi Project Manager We have been radio monitoring Whitu for 15 years now. He has been a fantastic ambassador for the kiwi at the Heads. Monitoring his movements and following his life has … [Read more...]