Rare South Island moa egg to be gifted to Ngāi Tahu

Tuesday 20 October 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 20 Oct, 8:49am

In this story Ngāi Tahu, Peter Jackson, Colossal Biosciences

A rare South Island moa egg will return to New Zealand after being purchased for approximately NZ$18,500 at a US auction. De-extinction company Colossal Biosciences acquired the egg, which has been in a private American collection for 60 years, and will gift it to Ngāi Tahu.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 20 Oct, 5:00am

   Moa egg bought by Colossal Biosciences returns to NZ iwi after 60 years in private American collection (opens in new tab)

2. RNZTue 20 Oct, 5:00am

   Rare moa egg set to return to NZ after selling at US auction (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesTue 20 Oct, 8:49am

   Rare South Island moa egg coming home (opens in new tab)