Kākāpō translocation challenges and success

From Afternoons, 1:35 pm on 21 September 2023

It's been around 2 months since the first translocation of Kākāpō to mainland Aotearoa.

And just last week, six more Kākāpō were released at Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari.

To check in on how these taonga are going in Te Ika a Māui, we're joined by Ngāi Tahu kākāpō recovery group representative, Tāne Davis.

He's been working with Kākāpō for over 19 years, and were with this latest group of Kākāpō every step of the way. He speaks to Jesse.

One of three kākāpō chicks fathered by Gulliver, who has rare Fiordland genes. The chick's mother is Suzanne.

One of three kākāpō chicks fathered by Gulliver, who has rare Fiordland genes. The chick's mother is Suzanne. Photo: RNZ / Alison Ballance