· All the radio transmitter kiwi are going well with high night-time activity as they feed up to get condition for the breeding season.

· Whitu – at Reotahi had his annual transmitter change done – he was in good condition at 2150g.

· Jackie – at the Nook also had her annual tx change and a healthy 2300g

· Jen – (who is actually a boy) had his first check since being released 6 months ago at Manaia. He has settled in an area between the end of Kerr road and Kauri Mt. He is doing well –photo of him with landowner Glen Langdon of Kauri Mt attached.

· JR – has started nesting at the southern end of Taurikura Ridge- not sure if he is late for this season or early for next season.

· Waka – has wandered down into the bush by the houses at McKenzie Bay .

We also successfully returned “Kip” the kiwi chick that was found on Mt Manaia track recently and spent time at the Whangarei Native Bird Recovery Centre – see the photo above of Nicole Korach about to release Kip the kiwi chick along with Jade and Max Woolhouse.

We will be releasing more kiwi at the Heads in the next month or so – subscribe to our electronic updates if you would like notification of release dates.