Hear the call of the Whakatane Kiwi

Whakarongo mai ra ki te tangi o te kiwi o Whakatane


Kiwi hold a special place in the Hearts of New Zealanders. Help them to thrive and prosper.

In the Whakatane District, kiwi are literally in our backyard. We have the unique opportunity to be able to walk off the pavement into the bush and be in kiwi territory. Without active management to support breeding and minimise predators, kiwi will eventually disappear from the Whakatane Distict. Whakatane Kiwi need your help.

Monday, June 28, 2010

Stanford Womens Rugby Team 24th June 2010

On the 24th June 2010, The women's rugby team of the prestigious Stanford University came and volunteered for the Whakatane Kiwi Trust.  12 girls helped the Trust track kiwi and clear vegetation while some others went to Kawerau to help with 'Habitat for Humanity'.

The day started with breakfast for all prepared by the Trust and talks from David Paine, EBOP's Pest Control Officer and Bridget Evans, the Kiwi Projects Manager.

The girls enjoyed their time in the bush with comments such as "neat day”, “crazy hearing the pinging of the sleeping Kiwi”, “a great tramp”, “the trappers were great and very fit”, “we tried to stay out of the way”, “lunch and the kiwis were terrific”.

The Team presented the Trust with a Sweatshirt that will be auctioned at the Kiwiathon at the end of July 2010.


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