Success Stories

A newly hatched kiwi chick, and, an egg collected from the wild

Since efforts to save kiwi began in earnest in 1991, a great deal of progress has been made in the conservation and management of New Zealand’s national bird.

Efforts to restore pockets of the environment are allowing kiwi and other native species to live free from the threat of pests and predators – just as they may have done hundreds of years ago.

These sanctuaries have many benefits for ecosystems as a whole.

Research has been a vital component of BNZ Save the Kiwi, providing the information we need to help kiwi in the most effective, efficient and sustainable way.

The actions taken to protect kiwi are many and varied – they range from creating whole new populations, to innovative new animal pest control techniques.

Education is a key tool, raising awareness of the kiwi’s plight and letting people know what they can do to help.

Efforts to save kiwi are also benefiting people by bringing communities together and creating employment.

Predator Control/Monitor

Learn how to monitor and control kiwi predators.

Report Signs of Kiwi

Help kiwi researchers by reporting any kiwi sign or calls.

Kids raise kiwi funds

There are many creative ways schools and school children can raise money to help fund kiwi projects.

Did You Know?

Male kiwi are extremely territorial, strong and often bad tempered. Fights involve high jumps, slashing blows, kicks and tears using their powerful legs and feet, and razor-sharp claws. Wounds can be fatal.