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The first kākāpō to hatch in 2016.

Photo of the week: New kākāpō chick

Department of Conservation —  24/02/2016

Today’s photo of the week is of the newest kākāpō addition to the world, discovered by rangers last Thursday on Codfish Island.

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Ruapuke the kākāpō chick.

Festive gift-giving to help protect kākāpo

Department of Conservation —  15/12/2015

Tourism operator Real Journeys diverted from ordinary Christmas gifts this year to support Kākāpō Recovery by ‘adopting’ a few of the critically endangered parrots.

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Gary Aburn holding a kākāpō. Photo: Dave Crouchley.

The remarkable hunter that helped save the kākāpō

Department of Conservation —  12/10/2015

One month ago today, the conservation community lost one of its pioneers. Allan Munn writes about the life of Gary ‘Arab’ Aburn.

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The Minister of Conservation, Maggie Barry and CEO and General Manager of NZAS Gretta Stephens, discuss business with Sirocco. Image: © Liz Carlson.

Kākāpō are booming

Department of Conservation —  24/09/2015

Kākāpō Recovery recently celebrated 25 years of support from their partner, New Zealand Aluminium Smelter, and launched a competition to visit Codfish Island.

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Kākāpō painting by Janet Luxton.

Painting the kākāpō

Department of Conservation —  06/07/2015

Artist Janet Luxton writes about her inspiring support for kākāpō recovery.

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