"New Zealand may be saturated with images of its treasured national bird but it is rare to see one in the flesh and this was the first time kiwi had ever set foot in parliament."
"If we are honest with ourselves, we haven't honoured the koha [gift] of that relationship. Conservation efforts are starting, slowly, to boost kiwi numbers."
"The first cohort of 11 kiwi were released into a vast sweep of hilly farmland in Makara, 25 minutes west of Wellington's centre in November 2022."
The Capital Kiwi Project has successfully reintroduced kiwi birds to Wellington after a century-long absence. The project began six years ago and has released 243 kiwi, resulting in numerous chicks. The event at New Zealand's parliament showcased five kiwi, captivating the audience. The kiwi, a vulnerable species, has seen its population decline due to predators and habitat loss. Conservation efforts are underway to restore kiwi numbers, emphasizing their cultural significance to New Zealand's identity.
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