Motuihe Project

Motuihe Island Kiwi Release

As you are a supporter and volunteer of the Motuihe Island restoration we would like to invite you to a release of Little Spotted Kiwi onto Motuihe Island during the second week of March.

An invitation is attached.

 The plan is to catch 26 kiwi from Kapiti Island over a series of days using highly trained kiwi dogs and then  release them the following day on Motuihe Island  after two boat trips, an aircraft trip and a couple of car trips. The first planned release day is the afternoon of Tuesday 9 March, the second release day is the afternoon of Wednesday 10 March and the last release day is on the morning of Saturday 13 March. These kiwi will join the 14 kiwis which were released in March last year.

If you would like to join us for this memorable occasion please book your tickets by contacting 360 Discovery by telephone on 0800 360 3472 or www.360discovery.co.nz

It will be a good opportunity to see a close view of kiwi. Ticket numbers are limited. You are welcome to invite your family. The walk to the release site is 30-45 minutes on a grass track.

The cost is $25 which includes ferry transport and a cup of tea at the tree nursery after the release. Please book your tickets as soon as possible. Ticket numbers are limited and any unbooked spaces will be offered to the general public.

On Tuesday and Wednesday the ferry will depart from Pier 4 at 2.30 pm and depart from Motuihe at 6.00pm . On Saturday the ferry will depart at 8.00am and return at 11.00am , 1.05pm , 3.40pm , and 5.00pm .

Cancellation. If for any reason the kiwis do not arrive in time to catch your ferry because of problems between Kapiti Island and Auckland the trip will be cancelled. Please ring our 0800 MOTUIHE message service before you leave to catch the ferry. 0800 668844.

If you cannot make the trip this time you may care to participate in the release of bellbirds onto Motuihe Island in mid May.

Tree planting commences in mid to late April on Motuihe Island and we look forward to seeing you on your special treasure island soon.

Motuihe Trust
www.motuihe.org.nz

Welcome to the Motuihe Project website. Please feel free to browse around our little island paradise.

Motuihe Project was established in 2000 by members of the community in conjunction with the Department of Conservation. It was inspired by the vision of the island’s resident concessionaire, Ronnie Harrison. A community trust was formed and a Restoration Plan devised to drive the restoration of New Zealand’s unique flora and fauna to this island.

 Motuihe Island is free of pests. We need your help to keep this island pest free. You can help by:
  • Checking your boat or kayak and gear for rodent and insect stowaways before you leave the mainland.
  • Cleaning your footwear, clothing and gear and checking for seeds - weeds are a problem on the island.
  • Packing luggage or food you are bringing to the island in rodent proof containers - no open containers or plastic bags please.
  • Leaving your dog or other domestic pets at home - dogs pose a risk to the native species on this island.
  • For more information about pests on or not on islands and how to avoid introducing them, please visit www.treasureislands.co.nz

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