Kiwi 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.

Whakarongo mai ra ki te tangi o te kiwi o Whakatane

Kiwiburger munchers give kiwi birds a boost

Whakatane Kiwi Trust thanks corporate partner - GBK, the Gourmet Burger Kitchen in the UK.

Gourmet Burger Kitchen (gbk) is  doing their bit to help save New Zealand’s endangered Kiwi. For every Kiwiburger purchased , gbk will make a voluntary donation on the customer’s behalf of 25p which will go to help save the iconic New Zealand Kiwi in Whakatane. Special Thanks to GBK for all the support...

Media Releases

Whakatane Bird Rescue Sick and injured birds, contact Sue on 027 2090567 more... Readathon to help save kiwi Local girl, Alice Blakeway (7) decided she had to help save kiwi after seeing an advert by BNZ Save the Kiwi Trust on television. more... New Zealand Kiwi Calls - Listen & Learn! We have just added Kiwi calls to the "Learn More" page! more... HAWEA Vercoe HAWEA Vercoe, the school principal and regional councillor killed in November 2009 after he was struck by an assailant in central Whakatane, has had a kiwi named after him. more... Little kiwi a star with CBS television visit Accomplished CBS correspondent Josh Landis attended the release ceremony in honour of Hawea, the 102nd kiwi chick to be released back into the bush in Whakatane. more...