Birds publications

Introduction

These publications cover the conservation of New Zealand's native birds.

    Robin and mohua translocation to Coal Island Report

    A 2015 report on the translocation of 69 South Island robins and 80 mohua that were released on Coal Island in Preservation Inlet, Fiordland.

    10 year assessment on the status and conservation of Hutton's shearwaters

    Hutton's shearwaters are a globally endangered seabird that breed at just two sites in the Seaward Kaikoura mountains. This 2009 report summarises current knowledge of population trends 10 years after an intensive study.

    A five year study of rock wren in Henderson Basin, Kahurangi National Park

    This 2006 study of rock wren in Henderson Basin, Kahurangi National Park continues on from earlier work in the late 1980s. Predator trapping, banding and observation of the rock wren population began in 2000.

    Chatham Island snipe translocation to Ellen Elizabeth Preece Conservation Covenant

    Review a 2009 report on the translocation of Chatham Island snipe.

    Defining the parameters for a sustainable, advocacy-directed captive population of kea (Nestor notabilis)

    The aim of the 2012 study was to define the parameters necessary for a sustainable, advocacy-directed, captive kea population in New Zealand.

    Distribution and conservation of shorebirds in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 1984-2003

    This 2006 report is an analysis of numbers and distribution of shorebirds in the Bay of Plenty from 1984 to 2003.

    Effect of controlling introduced predators on kaka in Rotoiti Nature Recovery Project

    This 2009 paper documents the effect of mustelid control on South Island kaka (Nestor meridionalis) nesting success and recruitment in the Rotoiti Nature Recovery Project, Nelson Lakes National Park from 1997-2006.

    Fiordland tokoeka: Walk-through survey of kiwi in the Clinton Valley

    This 2015 report summarises the results of a walk-through survey of the kiwi population in the Clinton Valley on the Milford Track in Fiordland.

    Kaitaia kiwi directory and guide

    This is a 2008 guiding document to assist agencies, community groups and landowners involved in kiwi and kiwi habitat protection in the greater Kaitaia Area.

    Kākā husbandry manual

    The 2021 Kākā husbandry manual is a statement of standards of care for kākā held in captivity.

    Kiwi best practice manual

    This 2020 best practice manual was prepared for the Kiwi Recovery Group. Compliance with best practice is essential to ensure the welfare of kiwi.

    Kiwi call count monitoring of Northland brown kiwi

    This 2023 report summarises the results of the year's call count monitoring of Northland brown kiwi and makes recommendations for future monitoring.

    Little spotted kiwi translocation to Anchor Island

    This 2015 report describes the translocation of 20 little spotted kiwi from Kapiti Island to Anchor Island in Dusky Sound on 17 April 2015.

    Mohua translocation to the Eglinton Valley

    A 2015 report on the translocation of 80 mohua captured from Anchor Island and released over two days to the Eglinton Valley, Fiordland to supplement the existing population.

    New Zealand fairy tern/tara-iti recovery plan

    Read the 2006 recovery plan for the New Zealand fairy tern/tara-iti - New Zealand’s rarest indigenous breeding bird.

    Pāteke survival guide

    A 2011 guide for landowners, community groups and other people interested in the recovery of pāteke.

    Predator control and the health and abundance of North Island weka—a report on the Motu region project

    A population of threatened North Island weka was monitored from 1999 to 2012. Read the 2013 report from this study on the effect of predator control on long-term weka health and abundance.

    A structured decision-making approach for the recovery of kuaka/Whenua Hou diving petrel

    A 2022 report on the steps being taken to develop management strategies for the recovery of kuaka/Whenua Hou diving petrel.

    A structured decision-making approach for the recovery of tara iti/NZ fairy tern

    A 2021 report on the steps being taken to develop management strategies for the recovery of tara iti/New Zealand fairy tern.

    Retaruke and Manganui o te Ao Rivers whio security - Operational plan 2009 - 2014

    This is the operational plan 2009 - 2014 for the Retaruke and Manganui o te Ao Rivers whio security site.

    Review of captive management of kea (Nestor notabilis) – report on initial consultation with stakeholders July 2011

    This 2011 report summarises the initial consultation with stakeholders about the management of captive kea populations in New Zealand.

    Snares Island snipe (tutukiwi) translocation to Putauhinu Island

    Review a 2005 report on the translocation of Snares Island snipe from North East Island to Putauhinu Island in the Titi Island group in 2005.

    Survey of the distribution and abundance of blue duck (whio) in Kahurangi National Park 2009

    Blue duck/whio are nationally endangered. This 2010 survey compares data to a previous one done over the summer of 1999/2000 to estimate the population in a number of the rivers in the north west catchments of Kahurangi National Park.

    Taxon plan for northern and southern Fiordland tokoeka

    View the 2015 taxon plan for the recovery of northern and southern Fiordland tokoeka, 2015–2025.

    Taxon plan for Northland brown kiwi

    View the 2011 strategic plan for Northland brown kiwi, 2010–2019 and beyond.

    Taxon plan for western brown kiwi

    View the 2011 strategic plan for western brown kiwi, 2011-2021.

    Transfer of bellbirds and whitehead from Kapiti Island to Mana Island, July 2010

    Read a 2011 report about the re-establishment of bellbirds and whitehead on Mana Island, near Wellington.

    Translocation techniques for fluttering shearwaters: establishing a colony on Mana Island

    Read a 2010 report about the re-establishment of a fluttering shearwater colony on Mana Island, near Wellington.

    Whangarei Kiwi Sanctuary Annual Report

    View annual reports for the Whangarei Kiwi Sanctuary from 2010 to 2014.

    Karure/Kakaruia/Chatham Island black robin publications

    Chatham Island black robin is a critically threatened species only occurring on the Chatham Islands. They have recovered from only 5 birds remaining in 1980 to over 300 today, however the species is still close to extinction and further management is needed. The following reports consider future management options.

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