North Island brown kiwi
The kiwi is New Zealand's national icon and part of our image world-wide. New Zealanders have been "Kiwis" since the days of the First World War. It's a nickname bestowed by fellow Australian soldiers, and it stuck. Today our identity as Kiwis is based around our national bird.
Did you know kiwi live in pairs and mate for life? Learn lots of kiwi facts in this section.
Because kiwi are flightless they are particularly vulnerable to introduced predators, including the family cat or dog. Learn about the threats kiwi face around the country.
Learn about DOC's strategy for preserving kiwi.
Find out how you can help to save the kiwi.
View Meet the Locals videos about kiwi.
Kiwi recovery plan 2008-2018 (PDF, 685K)
Bank of New Zealand Save the Kiwi Trust websiteInformation about funding applications for kiwi conservation organisations
Kiwi House and Native Bird Park website, Otorohanga, New ZealandFind out about kiwi recovery at Pukaha Mount Bruce www.mtbruce.org.nz
Rimutaka Forest Park Trust websiteFind out how the community is reintroducing kiwi to the Rimutaka Forest Park
Media release: New report on the status of the kiwi
DOC HOTline - 24 hour emergency number
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