"It just shows what you can achieve with our kiwi population by tackling predators and giving these special birds a hand." A Kiwi breeding stud has been allowed to retire after bolstering the endangered bird's population. "This lovely pair has greatly bolstered the local kiwi population. In Northland, Living Water works in the Hikurangi catchment that feeds into the Kaipara Harbour. "Two Toes" has been released for the last time at the Tanekaha Community Pest Control Area in Northland.

Source: New Zealand Herald July 20, 2016 00:22 UTC