by Save the Kiwi | Apr 16, 2026 | Kohanga Kiwi, Save the Kiwi
From 7-9 April 2026, 14 more kiwi were moved from Pōnui Island to Te Motu-ārai-roa (Waiheke island). “It’s fantastic to see how well the kiwi have been doing on Waiheke. The 10 birds which were translocated last year have had at least four chicks this last breeding...
by Save the Kiwi | Mar 18, 2026 | Kohanga Kiwi, Save the Kiwi
‘To the motu and back’ The first three kiwi were transferred back to the Hauraki-Coromandel region as part of a 10-day muster. These kiwi were transported back to the region by representatives from Ngāti Hei and Ngāti Huarere for release on the Kūaotunu Peninsula....
by Save the Kiwi | Mar 31, 2025 | Media
In mid-May, Waiheke Island will become the first urban area in Auckland where kiwi have been released. 10 kiwi will be transferred from neighbouring Pōnui Island to Te Matuku Peninsula at the eastern end of Te Motu-ārai-roa/Waiheke Island. Save the Kiwi, Ngāti Paoa,...
by Save the Kiwi | Apr 18, 2024 | Media, Save the Kiwi
On April 17th, Save the Kiwi and Rotoroa Island Trust had the privilege of hosting the New Zealand and Australian Governors-General, The Right Honourable Dame Cindy Kiro and The Honourable David Hurley, on an intimate kiwi release on Rotoroa Island. This was the first...
by Save the Kiwi | Mar 27, 2024 | Media, Save the Kiwi
Who said kiwi can’t fly? Thanks to the Royal New Zealand Air Force, 19 kiwi were transferred from Cape Sanctuary to their forever-home deep in the heart of the Northern Ruahine Ranges. Air Component Commander, Air Commodore Andy Scott says it was a unique privilege to...
