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

School children set to benefit from unique opportunity

Kiwi champion helps local kiwi efforts

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

School children set to benefit from unique opportunity Eastern Bay of Plenty students are in for a treat with the new Whakatāne Kiwi Trust education resource set to launch. more... Kiwi champion helps local kiwi efforts Mountain bike champion Karen Hanlen is doing her bit to help out kiwi in her local area of Whakatane. more... Whakatane's Prince George has arrived The Whakatane Kiwi Trust is delighted to announce the arrival of the first chick of the season. Dedicated dad Rusty incubated the egg for 85 days and a fine looking heir was hatched. more... The Whakatane Kiwi Trust has trade marked the name “Kiwi Capital... The Whakatane Kiwi Trust has trade marked the name “Kiwi Capital of the World” which seems fitting following the celebration at Easter of reaching the milestone of 200 kiwi chicks in the reserves around Whakatane. more... Whakatane Kiwi Project 200th Kiwi Chick Celebration This great milestone is being celebrated on Saturday 30 March 6.30pm at Mahy Reserve Ohope. more... Whakatane Kiwi Trust assisted with MFE grant to implement biodiv... The Whakatane Kiwi Trust is to receive up to $100,000 over three years .... more... Whakatane Kiwi Trust Creates Volunteer Co-ordinator Position A new volunteer co-ordinator position has been created by the Whakatane Kiwi Trust. more... Whakatane Bird Rescue Sick and injured birds, contact Sue on 027 283 8718 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...