


Kākāpō for Bird of the Year!
By Eunie from Rototuna Primary School Did you know that there are less than 160 kākāpō in New Zealand? That’s why you MUST vote for the kākāpō. Kākāpō are endangered. Stoats and rats have invaded Stewart island, Maud Island, Anchor Island, and Codfish Island. People may not know this but stoats actually kill adult kākāpō. […]

Vote Kākāpō for Bird Of The Year
By Helen from Rototuna Primary School Do you know which bird to vote for in Bird of the Year? The answer is simple – vote kākāpō! Kākāpōs are in serious danger! Rats are destroying their nests, eating their eggs and chicks. But wait, there’s more – stoats are hunting grown kākāpō! In 1930, kākāpōs disappeared […]

Vote Kiwi for Bird Of The Year

Vote Kiwi
By Alex from Rototuna Primary School Do you know the kiwi is a native bird to New Zealand? It’s survival is in our hands! Appearance Kiwi have tiny wings, which causes their inability to fly. Most birds have tails but this one doesn’t. Kiwi’s legs are giant and strong for kicking preadators and running away. […]

3 Reasons why Kea should be Bird Of The Year
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