1. Purangi Kiwi Project A project about the community

2. Kiwi decline Only 5% of kiwi habitat is under predator control DOC have set up 5 sanctuaries in NZ The Kiwi population was collapsing What can we do? Whangarei Moehau Tongariro Okarito Haast

3. East Taranaki Kiwi stronghold ETET set up Communities making a difference Saving kiwi in Taranaki story began

4. Stage one - kiwi Mission: 500 pair of kiwi by 2015 How? Predator trapping ensuring 60% – 80% kiwi chick survival Result: Population doubling every 6 years

5. Project area growth 2004 – 192 hectares 2005 – 3,000 hectares 2009 – 13,000 hectares Estimate population of kiwi now 500 pair

6. Measuring success Biannual kiwi call survey More road sightings Kiwi sign in bush

8. Stage two - habitat Landscape ecosystem management Multiple use of ecosystem People are part of the process Possum and goat control

9. Stage three - Kokako Less than 500 pairs under predator protection Goal: Re-establish kokako in 2013

10. Highlights to date Community support Increase in kiwi population Iwi support Locals, locals, locals Partnerships

11. Factors for successful project Holistic approach Respect property rights Partnerships Strategic planning

12. About us Established 2004 Secure team Trustees unchanged – professional focus Patron 2012 – Right Hon James Bolger

13. Our values Community group with collaborative approach We are professional and organised We have a team of capable people Result orientated

14. Beyond 2013 Widen support base Responsible environment best practice Increase advocacy Tourism – public walkway This is a journey we are taking together.

15. Supporters Regionally – Taranaki Regional Council; TSB Trust; TET District – New Plymouth District Council; Stratford District Council Central Govt – Ministry for Environment; Department of Conservation National funders – Lotteries Environment & Heritage; WWF, Kiwis for Kiwi Trust Corporate – Greymouth Petroleum; Tarata Helicopters, Port of Taranaki; Beck Helicopters. Locals – memberships, volunteers

16. Thank you!