Takahē
Mitre 10 Takahē Rescue
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A bird in the hand
There aren't many thirteen year olds who can say they're helping to save a species, but Sophie Smith from Southland can. Watch this video to see how she's involved in takahē conservation.
View the Takahē champion video (4 minute clip on TVNZ video player)
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