Two rare matuku-hūrepo/Australasian bitterns were found emaciated in Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland. It took the work of wildlife experts, iwi and local communities to rehabilitate these young birds, and prepare them for a new home ready for release.
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For World Wetlands Day, we’re taking a look a the matuku/Australasian bittern which is a potential indicator of wetland health.
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It’s World Wetlands Day. Jack van Hal takes us behind the scenes of a research programme underway to learn more about the conservation needs of the Australasian bittern/matuku.
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