Bar-tailed godwitKuaka

Conservation status
In some trouble

Breeding in Alaska, the kuaka return to Aotearoa and eastern Australia each year with about 80,000 of their whānau. These troopers take the longest non-stop flight of any bird because they do not rest or feed on the sea. Even more amazingly, young birds make the same journey at just four months old.

Campaign Manager

Restore Rodney East

Restore Rodney East

Restore Rodney East is a dynamic community-led initiative focused on restoring the natural beauty and biodiversity of Rodney East. As a hub we empower local groups to take collective action, leveraging volunteer efforts to revive native ecosystems on land and within waterways. Our work is guided by kaitiakitanga, supporting mana whenua, particularly in their role as guardians of the land. Through events, skills development, and partnerships, we create a shared voice to protect and enhance our environment for future generations. Together, we’re building a thriving, pest-free Rodney East.

Bar-tailed godwit

Photo: Craig McKenzie