Young Kiwi

This young kiwi has had a big day. 3.5 hours in a car, followed by over an hour on a ferry to be released to his new home on Rotorua Island in the Hauraki Gulf. At only 6 weeks old the parents leave them to fend for themselves. This one has been hand reared from an egg, and will hopefully add to the population of over 50 which have been introduced to the island. He is expected to remain in a burrow for a couple of days to recover from his journey before starting to explore his new home

[julia]

Exciting day for you as well to get so bliss to this little guy.. Hope he has a happy life on his new Island..

[Pat Knowles]

So that’s a rare sight Carole! Lucky kiwi…..wonderful mission! I saw a very small one once on Mount Maungatautari, there was a TV crew filming for a children’s programme & they gave us & the boys a very quick peek.

[Carole G]

@julzmaioro It was a great day, the forecast rain stayed away and it wasn't too hot. A long day for me though. would definitely go back again

[Joan Robillard]

Wonderful story.

[Dianne]

What a privilege to see this. Rotoroa Island is a great place to visit and inspiring to think that the kiwi are doing so well. A very sweet image.

[Diana]

Such a wonderful story and shot!

[CC Folk]

How sweet! I hope it has a happy and long life! Fav.

[Elisa Smith]

Such a sweet photo.

[Swillin' Billy Flynn]

So cute and cuddly. :)

[Babs]

So sweet and a lovely story.

[Joanne Diochon]

How lovely. I wish him success in his new home and life.

[Monica]

Sweet shot

[Milanie]

How sweet

[Carole Sandford]

How lovely!

[Rick]

Great capture. Hope it recovers fully and is able to get out and about real soon.

[Delwyn Barnett]

That is the cutest thing!! How lovely to see it!

[Issi Bannerman]

Aw. So cute.