New Zealanders have been called 'Kiwis' since the nickname was bestowed by Australian soldiers in the First World War. Today a lot of dedicated people help to prevent kiwi from becoming extinct. There are five species of kiwi, all needing our help.
You can help kiwi
There are many ways you can help kiwi, from controlling your dog to helping an injured or sick kiwi.
Great spotted kiwi/roroa
The giant among kiwi, this species lives only in the top half of the South Island.
Little spotted kiwi
The smallest and once the commonest kiwi is vulnerable to stoats at all stages of its life.
