Rowi Project Blog

The chicks collected had an incredible welcome party waiting for them in at DOC’s Franz Josef Area Office, including Makaawhio kaumatua Archdeacon, Richard Wallace and Associate Minister of Conservation, Kate Wilkinson. After a blessing to help these birds on their way, the rowi were taken out to the forest where volunteers helped with the release into their home territory – Okarito Kiwi Sanctuary.

Good luck to all the birds in their new home and thanks to everyone from the local community for tackling the difficult terrain in order to get the young birds to safe burrow locations.

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