Over the next couple of months, up to 300 birds will move off the Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari to other parts of the North Island in what is believed to be the country's biggest ever kiwi relocation project. In Hamilton the rates are rising, as the mayor is criticised for overseas travel. Libby has the latest on what's happening at the Ruakura Superhub development and also how a rodent's foot ended up in some garlic bread.
RNZ Waikato Reporter Libby Kirkby-McLeod
Helen McCormick is from Gallagher Kiwi Burrow, a specialist kiwi incubation centre which releases most of their chicks onto Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari to grow before being relocated. Photo: RNZ / Libby Kirkby-McLeod