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Depending on how they are managed, exotic forests can be useful kiwi habitat.
Where to Begin
Thinking about beginning a community kiwi care group?
If you have wild kiwi living nearby, and they are not being managed, you may like to set up a community kiwi care group. Two good places to begin are the:
- Department of Conservation’s national kiwi recovery group leader, Avi Holzapfel - email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
- BNZ Save the Kiwi Trust’s executive director, Michelle Impey - email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
You should also talk with people at your local Department of Conservation office. Details on how to contact all their offices is available from the Department’s website.
BNZ Save the Kiwi
Finding funding will be one of your first priorities. Your project could qualify for BNZ Save the Kiwi Trust funding. Applications are sought each year.
This website also provides a wide range of information and resources about kiwi, from how to trap predators to guidelines for people managing exotic forests.
Other resources
The Department of Internal Affairs has developed a tool kit about the processes and information needed to set up and run community projects and groups. It’s available at CommunityNet Aotearoa.
Funding may be available through:
- Lottery Grants administered by the Department of Internal Affairs.
- The New Zealand Landcare Trust, which provides both funding and logistical support, and advice on where to seek funds.
- The sustainable management fund administered by the Ministry for the Environment. This is for community groups, iwi, businesses and local government agencies taking practical actions to produce long-term environmental benefits.
Forestry & Kiwi
Depending on how they are managed, exotic forests can be useful kiwi habitat.
Kids raise kiwi funds
There are many creative ways schools and school children can raise money to help fund kiwi projects.
Bank with BNZ
With your support, the BNZ, its staff and customers have contributed more than NZ$7 million towards saving kiwi.
Did You Know?
Most kiwi are strictly night-time birds. The main reason is food – when the sun goes down, underground insects move up closer to the soil’s surface. Southern tokoeka, on Stewart Island/Rakiura, are the exception.