- Conservation status
- Doing OK
The beloved – and occasionally tipsy – kererū was Bird of the Year in 2018. Occasionally, they gorge so heavily on fermented fruit that they’ve been known to fall out of trees. They’re one of the only birds in Aotearoa that eat the whole fruit, which makes them useful seed dispersers as they scatter seeds wherever they fly and poop. Up in Te Tai Tokerau, these portly pigeons go by an alternative name: kūkupa.
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Restore Rodney East
Restore Rodney East (RRE) is a community-led environmental organisation supporting environmental groups across Rodney East to protect, restore, and reconnect with our natural environment.
As a hub we work alongside 40+ local community groups, volunteers, and landowners, helping turn local passion into practical action. From native planting and pest control to biodiversity projects, training, resources, and community events, RRE provides the connections, knowledge, and support that help restoration projects thrive.
Our vision is a healthy, connected, and thriving natural environment, where communities are empowered to care for the places they call home.
We believe lasting environmental change happens when people work together, sharing knowledge, resources, and a commitment to restoring our whenua for future generations.
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