Rowi

West Coast region

Rowi.

Rowi

Map of New Zealand showing the West Coast region.

Rowi are New Zealand's rarest kiwi species, with an estimated 370 birds in existence. Through predation and habitat loss rowi have been reduced to just one natural population, in Ōkārito, South Westland.

However, thanks to BNZ Save the Kiwi Trust and some ground-breaking technology, a dedicated DOC team are bringing these remarkable birds back from the brink of extinction.

Highlights:

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Publications

Reports and publications about kiwi
Tree planting for attracting native birds

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BNZ Save the Kiwi Trust website
Information about funding applications for kiwi conservation organisations

Contacts

DOC HOTline - 24 hour emergency number

Phone 0800 DOC HOTline (0800 362 468) to report:

Sick or injured wildlife
Whale or dolphin strandings

Conservation for prosperity. Tiakina te taiao, kia puawai