2015 has been another great year for the kiwi of Whangarei Heads.  The population is growing and was estimated at close to 700 adults back in May and is being added to as you read this by kiwi dads on their second round of nesting for the spring/summer. Dallas hatched another chick this week by the road below Whangarei Heads School and plenty of others will be hatching in the next few weeks – no xmas holiday for the kiwi!  It has also been a great year for involvement of the human kiwi at the Heads. Thanks to all the trappers, weeders, application fillers, organisers, bait station checkers, track maintainers, supporters, kiwi listeners, responsible pet owners and careful night drivers. Above all thank you to you all for being champions for your kiwi!

Have a great summer and please politely remind any visitors to control their dogs!!

cheers

Todd Hamilton
Backyard Kiwi Project Manager
Whangarei Heads Landcare Forum