Remutaka Conservation Trust

Remutaka Conservation Trust “To protect and restore the natural vegetation and wildlife of the Remutaka Forest Park and to promote community understanding and appreciation of the Park”

Twenty years ago today, six North Island Brown kiwi were released into the Remutaka Forest in front of a crowd of hopefu...
19/05/2026

Twenty years ago today, six North Island Brown kiwi were released into the Remutaka Forest in front of a crowd of hopeful volunteers, community members, and well-wishers — and a remarkable story began.

We were the first community group in New Zealand to reintroduce kiwi into the wild. What started with six birds in the Turere Valley is now an estimated 300+ kiwi spread across the forest and beyond.

None of it would have been possible without the dedication of our incredible volunteers, who've given countless hours over two decades to make the Remutaka Forest Park safe for kiwi.

Here's to the next 20 years.

🐕 Attention dog owners 🐕Bookings are now open for Kiwi Avoidance Training for 2026. The training will take place over th...
09/04/2026

🐕 Attention dog owners 🐕

Bookings are now open for Kiwi Avoidance Training for 2026.

The training will take place over the weekend of 2-3 May 2026 at Catchpool.

Spaces are limited. Book your place by emailing [email protected].

🚨 KIWI AVOIDANCE TRAINING 🚨2026 BOOKINGS ARE ALMOST HERE! The next training will take place over the weekend of the 2nd ...
01/03/2026

🚨 KIWI AVOIDANCE TRAINING 🚨

2026 BOOKINGS ARE ALMOST HERE!

The next training will take place over the weekend of the 2nd - 3rd May 2026. Bookings will open in the first full week of April.

If your dog has completed KAT training with us & is due a refresher — or you’ve asked to be notified about upcoming training — keep an eye on your inbox. You’ll receive an email with a Google Form link to secure your spot.

Spaces fill quickly, so don’t miss out!

If you require more info, please email: [email protected]

13/01/2026

This video shows a kiwi, we think possibly one of a pair, found down the south end of the Orongorongo river.

The Orongorongo Station now officially has kiwi!

A shout out to the two hunters Regan and Ethan who notified us of the find. What a treat!

Anyone seeing or hearing kiwi, please let us know as this helps us build a picture of their range.

22/12/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the Remutaka Conservation Trust 🎄

Some big wins and heartwarming updates from the bush this season! 💚

🐦 Kiwi stories:
Marcel and Hemi are doing well — calls suggest they may be incubating a new nest after an earlier attempt didn’t succeed.

Gonzo and Camilla and their offspring were spotted on trail cameras, and other kiwi sightings show healthy activity across the park.

A wandering juvenile kiwi was safely relocated off a popular track thanks to community support - thanks Doug for letting us know!

🪤 Predator control & trap work:
Volunteers clocked over 16,000 trap checks this year! A large consignment of new DOC200 traps was purchased and many deployed by helicopter to help protect kiwi and other native species.

🐶 Kiwi Avoidance Training (KAT):
Another successful weekend of dog training saw dozens of dogs learn how to avoid kiwi, helping protect our taonga when out in the bush.

📸 New initiatives & community spirit:
A photo competition was launched in memory of beloved volunteer Cathye Haddock

Volunteers were honoured for years of dedication — including many with 10+ and 20+ years of service.

📣 Join & support:
Memberships make a great gift and help fund vital conservation work — from predator control to habitat restoration.

You can read all about it in the Summer edition of the Remutalker here:

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