Fifteen pukupuku kiwi moved from Wellington to Hawke's Bay

Tuesday 20 May 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 20 May 2025, 5:09pm

In this story Department of Conservation, Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Toa

Fifteen threatened pukupuku kiwi have been translocated from Zealandia in Wellington to Cape Sanctuary in Hawke's Bay. This marks the first time these small kiwi have been moved between sanctuaries since their reintroduction to the mainland. The move aims to help increase the national population.

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1. RNZTue 20 May 2025, 2:05pm

   'Momentous moment': Pukupuku moved from Wellington to Hawke's Bay (opens in new tab)

2. The PostTue 20 May 2025, 5:09pm

   Kiwi fly the Zealandia nest to help Hawke’s Bay population (opens in new tab)