Actions

Two kiwi eggs collected in the wild, and, using telemetry equipment to track kiwi high up in alpine habitat

The actions taken to protect kiwi are many and varied – ranging from creating whole new populations, to putting in place innovative animal pest control techniques, to restoring natural habitats.

Actions can be national, regional or specific to a species or topic. They can be lead by communities, iwi, private landowners or agencies. They are the core of our work to help kiwi species recover.

In the early days, the focus was on creating new safe populations, mostly on island sanctuaries. The main challenge now is to save kiwi on mainland New Zealand.

Progress

Actions under way are seeking to:

New Zealand’s Icon

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Start/Maintain a Project

Starting and Maintaining a Community Project

Learn how to set goals, manage your project well and find funding.

Community Efforts

Community groups are vital for kiwi survival. Find out what people are doing, and how you can get involved.

Did You Know?

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