The kiwi needs our help – but we are getting there
Where the work is being done, kiwi populations are returning. In some parts of New Zealand, numbers are even increasing. Thanks to the wonderful work of passionate kiwi conservationists all over Aotearoa, our mission to reverse the 2% decline of the national kiwi population is within reach.Not just surviving but thriving
Save the Kiwi works hand in hand with whānau, hapū, iwi, the Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai, and kiwi conservation groups all over New Zealand to supercharge kiwi populations and reverse the decline of the kiwi quickly. Together we are on the brink of seeing the decline of the kiwi population reversed. Save the Kiwi funds many kiwi conservation groups and initiatives using funding sourced from local government, sponsorship partnerships, and donations from individuals.
In 2024/2025, our financial support achieved the following:
in funding was distributed to projects around Aotearoa
kiwi were translocated in Save the Kiwi programmes
hectares were protected at the end of our Jobs for Nature funding
chicks hatched at the Gallagher Kiwi Burrow
kiwi were creched at Napier
dogs were put through the official Kiwi Avoidance Training programme
Annual reports
We are proud to share our annual report of achievements from the last financial year, and thank every single person and organisation, both from New Zealand and further afield, who contributed to our efforts in some way.
Note: Prior to October 2021 Save the Kiwi was known as Kiwis for kiwi.
