We are delighted to confirm a $300,000 grant has been awarded to us by the New Zealand Lottery Grants Board.

This grant from the Lottery Environment and Heritage Committee will significantly assist the $1.5 million upgrade and extension to the nocturnal kiwi house. The planned work includes completely renovating the kiwi enclosures, flood-proofing the structure, relocating the Operation Nest Egg kiwi programme and introducing new visitor viewing facilities.

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New birds are doing well - very wet, but well
Wow, all that rain. Actually, a good thing for kiwi. Softens the ground and lets the birds really get in to get the bugs and grubs out. They are eating well, hunkering down and getting to know each other. Bodes well for the upcoming mating season - around July.