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Community groups are vital for kiwi survival. Find out what people are doing, and how you can get involved.
Kiwis Saving Kiwi
Kiwis are helping to save kiwi - For New Zealanders, the kiwi is not just another bird – it gives us our international identity and we are proud to be called Kiwis.
In 1997, kiwi numbers were estimated at just 78,000. Today, that has dropped further to around 70,000.
Each kiwi species faces different issues and has different management needs, but controlling predators is vital for all of them. In mid-2008, predator control was under way on about 120,000 hectares – half is managed through community-led projects, and half is on land managed by the Department of Conservation.
In unmanaged areas, kiwi populations continue to drop by up to 5% each year.
Research has helped answer many of the most basic questions about kiwi, and many techniques and tools are now available. But we need more to secure the species’ future. That’s why BNZ Save the Kiwi Trust actively supports community efforts and the five kiwi sanctuaries, and encourages corporate sponsorships.
In this section…
Community Efforts
Community groups are vital for kiwi survival. Find out what people are doing, and how you can get involved.
The Business Community
Corporate sponsorships generosity helps to support kiwi conservation. Find out how your business can help.
Kiwi Sanctuaries
Five Department of Conservation sanctuaries help ensure the survival of kiwi.
Forestry & Kiwi
Depending on how they are managed, exotic forests can be useful kiwi habitat.
Dogs and Cats
Dogs and cats are a significant problem for kiwi. Find out why, and what you can do.
The Trust
Our trustees help guide BNZ Save the Kiwi.
Did You Know?
In 1906, a Scottish-born inventor developed a revolutionary new shoe polish. He called it Kiwi polish. It was used by the British and American armies during World War I, and soon New Zealand soldiers became ‘Kiwis’.