tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76404534251520396502011-07-09T04:40:45.382+12:00Kiwi hold a special place in the hearts of New Zealanders. Help them to thrive and prosper. In the Whakatane district kiwi are literally in our backyard. We have the unique opportunity to be able to walk off the pavement into the bush and be in kiwi territory. Without active management to support breeding and minimise predators, kiwi will eventually disappear from the Whakatane district. Whakatane kiwi need your help.Whakatane Kiwi Trusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10978922140770210626noreply@blogger.comBlogger271100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7640453425152039650.post-5140473300963162922010-08-18T09:53:00.001+12:002010-08-18T09:57:44.866+12:00

Its time to catch up with Bridget and what is happening with our kiwi. Ohope Scenic Reserve All kiwi have been pinged here this month.  Some of the Juvies had health checks this month.  Punga had his second health check done and weighed in at 1230gms.  Aotearoa's health check is due, but at present Bridget is unable to find him.  Toi has started to head south and had his second health check. 

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The Whakatane Kiwi Trust had another successful Kiwi Week and Kiwiathon.  Thank you to all the volunteers who helped and attended the live auction at Radio 1XX on Sunday 1st August.  We had a BBQ and announced the winner of the flights to Sydney - thanks Donella and everyone at Harvey World Travel. Also thanks to Putauaki School who has been studying kiwi in class and turned up with an

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Dogs pose a serious threat to the survival of kiwi. By having your dog kiwi aversion trained, you can reduce the risk of your dog killing kiwi. The next training will be on 1st August 2010 Near Radio 1XX, Whakatane as part of the Trusts Kiwi Week. $10 per dog. To book please phone Louiese on 07 308 4890

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Hi all, this is the latest kiwi news from Bridget Evans, our Project Manager. Ohope Scenic Reserve All birds were 'pinged' this month.  As well as our other adult males, Bridget found another male near the Fairbrother Loop who now has a transmitter on and has been called Krishna.  Bridget thinks he is a lonely male but she is keeping an eye on him. The Juvies are doing well.  Ohope is now in

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I managed to get out of the office today and went pinging Kiwi with Laura Morgan, one of our dedicated volunteers. We were also joined by Ruairi Kelly and Sam Thompson.  Laura goes out regularly to help Bridget 'ping' kiwi that we have transmitters on.  It is important to do this so we can keep a track on where the kiwi are, whether they are incubating, and to help us track them for their

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On the 7th July 2010 the Whakatane Kiwi Trust held a BBQ and special Kiwi ceremony for the volunteers and trappers who help the Trust. The Trust honoured the Trappers who tirelessly devote themselves to ridding the bush of pests such as rats, stoats and weasels that were brought to New Zealand. Other volunteers were also honoured, including the Kiwi Call Listening Tours team led by Russell

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Here are some photos from the recent kiwi ceremony at the Quota Conference here in Whakatane.

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On the 24th June 2010, The women's rugby team of the prestigious Stanford University came and volunteered for the Whakatane Kiwi Trust.  12 girls helped the Trust track kiwi and clear vegetation while some others went to Kawerau to help with 'Habitat for Humanity'. The day started with breakfast for all prepared by the Trust and talks from David Paine, EBOP's Pest Control Officer and Bridget

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Kiwi Week 2010Monday 26 July to Sunday 1 August In September 2009 Radio 1XX in Whakatane held the first ever ‘Kiwiathon’ and raised over $3000 for the Whakatane Kiwi Trust. The Kiwiathon included a phone-in auction of items donated by the Whakatane business community, phone-in pledges, kiwi music, kiwi facts, guest speakers and a fund raising Bar-B-Q. In July 2010, Radio 1XX will again host a

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Do you have a dog and live near native or pine forests? Dogs pose a serious threat to the survival of kiwi. By having your dog kiwi aversion trained you can reduce the risk of your dog killing kiwi. The Whakatane Kiwi Trust is providing subsidised aversion training - so book your dog in now! Training takes just 15 min per dog. Kiwi Aversion Training Venue: Hedley Farm, Te Kooti Road, Wainui

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Bridget is back from holiday and has updated us with some news about whats been going on with the kiwi in May! Ohope Scenic Reserve Six breeding males are being monitored: Te Hau, Kahurangi, Mika, Two Toes, Big Al and Pouraiti.  Two Toes and Big Al had there transmitters changed this month. Out of the the newly released chicks/juveniles this month all are doing well.  Ohope is up on Toi's Track

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Although the Ohope Scenic Reserve has been closed to the public, due to landslides on the Fairbrother Loop, the Kiwi Call Listening Tours are still going ahead.  If there is any other news, the people booked in on tours will be advised on the day of their tour. Please do not hesitate to contact me on 07 312 6201 for anymore information. Thanks Vicky Kelly

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Ohope Scenic Reserve closed until further notice The Department of Conservation would like to advise anyone that wishes to use the walking tracks in Ohope Scenic Reserve to find alternatives. The heavy rain over the last ten days has led to numerous slips through Ohope Scenic Reserve, effecting both the Fairbrother Loop and the link section of the wider Nga Tapuwae o Toi track system. “It is

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Sunday saw another successful Avian Aversion Training on Hinemoa Street in Whakatane. Louiese had dogs booked in all day which will greatly help with keeping our kiwi alive. All dogs love the smell of kiwi and because kiwi can't fly, dogs find them easy to attack and kill. Dogs need to be trained to leave kiwi alone. This is called avian aversion and awareness training. It is for hunting dogs

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  On Friday 28th May 2010 - the Whakatane District Council were honoured for there work and support of the Kiwi Trust with the blessing of their own Kiwi. Oneone, which means earth, is a young male which will probably be followed for the rest of it's life and hopefully become a successful breeding male. 

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Hi all, For everyone out there who is interested in how the kiwi got to New Zealand, check out the BNZ Save the Kiwi website at www.savethekiwi.org.nz/about-the-bird/kiwi-characteristics/how-kiwi-arrived.html Also check out our Facebook Group and become a friend - just search for 'Whakatane Kiwi Trust'!

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Here is a few facts about Ohope Scenic Reserve where some of our kiwi live. The Ohope Scenic Reserve includes of New Zealand's largest remaining coastal pohutukawa forests and has outstanding scenic and conservation values. During the summer flowering season, the reserve is ablaze with crimson flowers. Further inland the bush changes from a typical coastal forest of pohutukawa, kohe kohe,

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On 17th May 2010 Moko was officially named at a ceremony at Paroa School. He was then released by Michelle and Laura at Kohi Point where he will monitored and hopefully become part of a future breeding pair.

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Fans of the fabulous GBK Kiwiburger will be munching for a cause from April 2010. GBK, the Gourmet Burger Kitchen, is a ‘posh burger’ company started by three kiwi backpackers in 2001 in the UK. GBK is now established throughout mainland UK. Gourmet Burger Kitchen (gbk) is kick starting Spring by doing their bit to help save New Zealand’s endangered Kiwi. For every Kiwiburger purchased from the

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Thursday 22nd April saw a naming ceremony for one of our young kiwi chick.  This was especially for the councillors of Environment Bay of Plenty who have supported the Whakatane Kiwi Project and Trust greatly over the years. The kiwi is named Toitehuatahi and will be released into the Ohope Scenic Reserve with a transmitter, for Bridget to track him.  It is hopeful he will become a future

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On April 20th 2010 The Whakatane Kiwi Trust began its series of nocturnal kiwi listening walks. These are run by long time volunteer for the Trust, Russell Ingram-Seal, with the help other experienced volunteer leaders. These walks will bring local members of the community and visitors to our town into the bush in the evenings to hear the call of our elusive iconic bird, the kiwi, a rare treat

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Here is another report from our Project Manager - Bridget Evans. Ohope Scenic Reserve All bird that are tagged pinged this last month.  There are six breeding males being monitored - Te Hau, Kahurangi, Mika, Two Toes, Big Al and Pouraiti. Te Hau, Mika and Kahurangi has had their health check and transmitter changed.  Two Toes and Big Al are due for their transmitter change. Out of the Juvies,

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Well we have news from our Project Manager Bridget Evans, on how our kiwis are doing out there: There are six areas being monitored in Ohope Scenic Reserve, Mokorua and Kohi Point Reserves, Wainui, Moutohora, Omataroa and Waiotane. Ohope Senic Reserve We have 11 birds tagged here and all have been pinging regularly this last month. We are monitoring 6 breeding males: Te Hau, Kahurangi, Mika,

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What is a Kiwi? Kiwi are the smallest members of a group of birds called ratites, a group of flightless birds that includes rheas of South America, ostriches of Africa, emu of Australia, and cassowary of Papua New Guinea and the extinct moa of New Zealand. External Features The external features are the features of a kiwi that are most easily recognised are: • flightless with only tiny

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Here are some Quick facts about Kiwi's -Originally it was thought that The Kiwi's came from its call, a kind of 'Creech' sound, but it is actually from the Polynesian name for the Bristled- Thighed Curlew, the Kivi.  This bird has the same way of feeding as the Kiwi. -It has very strong legs for burrowing and ripping apart vegetation.  These are very different than other birds legs and more

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To begin with I thought it would be good to look at the different types of kiwi that live in New Zealand.  There 6 types, many dwindling in numbers. North Island Brown - Apteryx mantelli This is the most common kiwi and can be found in the upper side of the North Island.  This is the type of Kiwi that we have here in Whakatane.  They have reddish brown feathers, but the ones here have a slight

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This is the new blog for the Whakatane Kiwi Trust.  We hope to be able keep you up to date with the happenings of our kiwi - but to start here is a bit of background about the project. The Whakatane Kiwi Project In 1999 a few North Island brown kiwi were discovered in Ohope Scenic Reserve, southeast of Whakatane and south of Ohope. Miraculously, adult kiwi had survived in the reserve without

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