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With a whoosh-whoosh, the Kererū, also know as the kūkū, kūkūpa, or wood pigeon, has swooped to glory for Bird of the Year (Te Manu Rongonui o Te Tau) 2018.
Previous BOTY winners
Photo: Katia Schulz
Past Champions
A look back at our esteemed BOTY winners
