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Taranaki Kiwi Trust is an independent, charitable organisation working throughout the Taranaki region to protect Western North Island Brown Kiwi.

09/10/2026

Today marks a very exciting milestone – it has been 25 years since the deed for the Taranaki Kiwi Trust was signed!

Since 2001, so many people have played a part in TKT’s journey. From volunteers and landowners, to staff, trustees, supporters, and conservation partners, it has been the passion and dedication of our community that has allowed kiwi conservation in Taranaki to grow and thrive.

Over the years, there have been many long days in the bush, and countless hours spent trapping pests, monitoring and translocating kiwi, and raising awareness about kiwi conservation. Keep your eyes peeled over the next few weeks as we share some of these memories on our page.

We’ll be celebrating this milestone with a special anniversary event being held in February 2027 - more details to come!

05/10/2026

What a great evening for our second Collaborative Conversations in Conservation event!

A huge thank you to everyone who came along to see the second episode of Fight for the Wild. It was wonderful to see such a great crowd again, and a special thank you to our amazing speakers who rounded out the night with some interesting and thought-provoking discussions.

Don’t miss out on Episode 3 – Battle, coming up on 20 October!

Tickets are available now from https://www.4thwalltheatre.co.nz/onat4thwall/whats-on/fight-for-the-wild.html

29/09/2026

Some very exciting videos captured at Pukeiti! It's extremely rewarding to see the result of all the hard mahi undertaken by community groups and volunteers.

25/09/2026

Last week our volunteers Jenny & Guy Oakley received a South Taranaki Community Award!

These awards recognise individuals and groups who make significant contributions to their community, and we’re over the moon to see Jenny and Guy’s dedication acknowledged in this way.

They’ve volunteered with TKT and TKKR (our partnership with Rotokare Scenic Reserve Trust) for the past seven years, supporting a wide range of conservation mahi. Through TKKR, they’ve helped monitor and health check kiwi, track birds ahead of captures, and assist with translocations. They’ve also supported TKT with trapping and kiwi surveys. Jenny is our go-to photographer at events, while Guy’s experience as a retired vet has been invaluable, especially when it comes to health screening kiwi before translocations.

We’d also like to acknowledge the fantastic Goble whānau, who received an award too! While primarily volunteering at Rotokare, they’ve become an important part of TKKR translocations and are always the first to offer their assistance.

We are so lucky to be able to work with such dedicated volunteers - our mahi would simply not be possible without them!

18/09/2026

Have you spotted signs of kiwi in Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki? If so, we'd love to hear about them!

TKT have an iNaturalist project to help us build a better picture of where kiwi are living across the maunga and surrounding areas.

We are keen to hear about:
- Kiwi sightings
- Kiwi poo
- Kiwi feathers
- Kiwi footprints
- Probe holes
- Kiwi calls

Even if you aren't 100% sure, upload some images and our kiwi experts will be able to help identify what you've found.

So, next time you’re out walking in the bush or exploring around the maunga, keep an eye (and ear) out for signs of kiwi.

Have an observation to share? Add it to our iNaturalist project:
https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/kiwi-in-te-papa-kura-o-taranaki

14/09/2026

Meet our speakers for Episode 2 of Fight for the Wild!

📅 Tuesday 29th September
🕢 7.30 pm
📍 4th Wall Theatre
🎟 Tickets are $25 adults | $10 students and are available now (link in comments)

🌿Te Aroha Hohaia (Te Tōpuni Kōkōrangi) will be sharing the vision and future of He Kawa Ora, the national park management plan for Te Papa-kura-o-Taranaki.

🌿Nick Jones (Rewild) will be exploring the role of technology in tackling the Predator Free 2050 goal.

🌿 Fiona Gordon (Rotokare Scenic Reserve Trust) will share the story of Rotokare, and the determination it takes to keep working towards a goal even when things feel daunting.

We look forward to hearing from these inspiring speakers and continuing the conversations around conservation in Taranaki.

10/09/2026

KAIHĀPAI KIWI – VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH
Supported by WWF/Tindall Foundation

⭐ Alan Rogers ⭐

Alan has traps on his property as part of TKT’s Community Trapping Project, and he is incredibly dedicated, checking and rebaiting his traps every 2-3 weeks. In fact, the ferret we featured in last week’s post was caught in one of Alan’s traps!

Alan also lends a hand with trap checks on our Kapuni trapline on Taranaki Maunga. He has been volunteering with Rotokare Scenic Reserve Trust for many years and, through this work, is also involved with the TKKR project, helping with beeping and catching kiwi during translocation season.

When he’s not busy trapping or helping kiwi, Alan still manages to find time for some pretty incredible adventures, from visiting Mt Everest to going on safari in Africa!

Alan, thank you so much for all the time, energy and enthusiasm you put into conservation. We’re incredibly lucky to have you as part of our volunteer whānau!

📸: Jenny Oakley

07/09/2026

COLLABORATIVE CONVERSATIONS IN CONSERVATION

After a successful screening of Episode 1, the Taranaki Kiwi Trust (in partnership with 4th Wall Theatre, Foundation, & Contact Energy) is excited to bring you the next episode of "Fight for the Wild".

🎥 Episode 2: Defiance
📅 Tuesday 29th September
🕢 7.30 pm
📍 4th Wall Theatre
🎟 Tickets are $25 adults | $10 students and are available now (link in comments)

Following the screening, we’ll hear from three more fantastic Taranaki conservationists, each sharing a different perspective on the challenges, opportunities, and future of conservation:

🌿 Te Aroha Hohaia – Te Tōpuni Kōkōrangi - Vision and the future for He Kawa Ora

🌿 Nick Jones – Rewild - Technology in the fight for our native species

🌿 Fiona Gordon – Rotokare Scenic Reserve Trust - "Not on our watch"

Join us for an evening of film, kōrero, and local conservation stories as we explore what it takes to protect and restore Aotearoa’s natural heritage — and what the future could look like.

Fight for the Wild is produced by Fisheye Films and made possible through the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund, with support from the Biological Heritage National Science Challenge (Ngā Koiora Tuku Iho), NEXT Foundation, Predator Free 2050 Limited, and the New Zealand Regional Councils Biodiversity Forum.

02/09/2026

🌟 September is Gift in Wills Month 🌟

For many of us, there are places, people, and causes that have shaped our lives and that we hope will continue to thrive long into the future.

Leaving a gift to Taranaki Kiwi Trust in your Will is one way to continue supporting something you care about, creating a lasting legacy for kiwi conservation in Taranaki.

A gift in your Will can help ensure that the mahi we do today can continue for generations to come — supporting the people, resources, and projects needed to protect kiwi across Taranaki. Every gift, no matter the size, can make a meaningful difference.

If you would like to learn more about leaving a gift to Taranaki Kiwi Trust in your Will, please get in touch with Celine at [email protected]. She’d be happy to have a confidential conversation and answer any questions you may have.

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0274 540 591

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http://www.taranakikiwi.org.nz/

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