Ka whāngaia, ka tupu, ka puāwai

That which is nurtured grows, then blossoms

Photo by James Fleming

Outcomes

Explore the surveys and reports on the impact of the eradication and other conservation efforts on Waiheke’s wildlife and community.

Birdcounts

Are bird numbers thriving ? Take a look at how the annual 5-minute bird count is tracking, as well as the Great Waiheke Kākā Count.

Impact Reports

Our Impact reports review every year since the project began in 2020, from events and campaigns to trial results and eradication progress.

Social reports

Te Korowai o Waiheke is a community-initiated project, making it essential to consistently monitor and consider community feedback and perspectives.

5-minute bird counts

Since the launch of the stoat eradication project in 2020, a team of staff and bird experts has surveyed the same 70 locations across the island to record bird species, providing valuable insights into how bird populations are thriving as stoat numbers decline. Native bird counts have increased by 76% from 2020 to 2024, showing the positive impact of these efforts.

Check out the hugely encouraging highlights below, or read the full report here.

Citizen Science

Citizen science empowers the community to collect valuable data on wildlife, pests, and ecosystems, supporting informed decision-making and restoration projects.

Te Korowai o Waiheke currently runs the Great Waiheke Kākā count (November) and the Waiheke Kereru count (September). A summary of these is also included in the Bird Count Report above. No scientific background is needed, so please join in the counts!

Impact Reports

Social reports

Explore these insightful reports detailing community feedback and perspectives on predator control and conservation efforts on Waiheke.

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Recreational Boat Owners & Rats

The Hauraki Gulf is the playground of vast numbers of recreational boaters. To support Te Korowai o Waiheke goals to eradicate rats and stoats from Waiheke, a survey was carried out with 63 powerboat and sailboat owners to find out the origin of boats visiting the island, learn whether rats had been observed in or around their vessels and to gauge their interest in rat control measures.

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Discover more about the unique and fascinating wildlife that inspires and drives all the mahi dedicated to its protection.