- Conservation status
- In some trouble
Pūweto are the triathletes of our native birds. You might think they were flightless as spooked pūweto prefer to run and hide but they are actually quite competent fliers and can swim too. They are strong swimmers despite not having webbed feet.
Pūweto live in wetlands throughout Te Ika a Māui North Island.
Campaign Manager
Andrea McLeay
Pest Free Onetahua is an ecological project of international significance. The dynamic and diverse landscape is like no other, with thousands of migratory birds and endangered flora and fauna calling it home. This important pest removal project spans from the tip of Farewell Spit south to Whanganui Inlet, including the Kaihoka Lakes Scenic Reserve and Pākawau Forest in Kahurangi National Park.
It is also of great cultural and spiritual significance to mana whenua ki Mohua as o te wairua o ngā tangata o te Waipounamu – the place where the spirits depart. This project lays a foundation for a thriving wildlife habitat rich in Māori traditions and ancestral stories. We will return nature to Onetahua and create a safe haven for endangered bird species.
Onetahua is a wetland of international significance. A critical stopover for migrating shorebirds, and it gained international status as a Ramsar site in 1976. Pests threaten many of these birds and other native species – we want them gone and we’re not alone. We're part of a growing nationwide movement to remove pests and return these habitats to our native tāonga.
AND we have just recorded a spotless crake on one of our trail cameras on Farewell Spit!
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