Two little spotted kiwi chicks discovered in South Westland

The PressStuffMonday 8 December 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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Two little spotted kiwi chicks have been found in South Westland following the first mainland discovery of the species in fifty years. Due to predator risks, the chicks have been moved to Willowbank Wildlife Reserve in Christchurch for protection.

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First reported by The Press, Mon 8 Dec 2025, 11:40am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 14 minutes
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