19/07/2026
The Tamahunga Trappers had a wee celebration today. After several years of hard work the Kiwi Translocation Project has come to an end (kind of).
The 'translocation' part of the project has ended, with the transmitters removed and the kiwi telemetry team now getting their time back from tracking kiwi twice a week.
However, the part that doesn't end is the ongoing mahi to protect the kiwi - the trapping, the dog aversion training, the community education (especially around dog control). That will never end.
Chair David thanked everyone for their support to make this project happen. The Tamahunga Trappers couldn't have reached this amazing milestone on their own.
Kiwi Team Lead Tim gave a final update on the kiwi project. Telling everyone about the time and effort, and difficulties encountered by the kiwi team in tracking and catching the kiwi for health checks and transmitter changes. The last kiwi caught to have their transmitters removed were all in great health, showing that they are thriving on Tamahunga.
Please let us know if you see or hear any of the kiwi. We are always interested to know where the kiwi are being seen or heard. It helps us to add data to our ongoing monitoring.
Thank you to all our wonderful partners, sponsors and supporters for helping making this incredible project such a success.
And a special thank you to Restore Rodney East for kindly making a contribution towards our morning tea with a Pak'n'Save voucher as part of their 'kai support initiative' for local volunteer environmental groups.
