We Love You New Zealand 2020

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All for the BIRDS

Our native birds are protected at many sanctuaries around the country:

Kāpiti Island

Maungatautari

Kāpiti Island, off Paraparaumu north of Wellington, is a sanctuary for many native birds including penguins, kiwi and other wildlife and is open to guided tours.

Maungatautari or Sanctuary Mountain in the Waikato is a fullyfenced, predator-free inland island with accessible walking tracks.

ABOVE: Friendly kākā, Kāpiti Island © Kāpiti Island Nature Tours RIGHT: Tiritiri Matangi Lighthouse INSET: Tūī BOTH: © Mark Meredith

Tiritiri Matangi Island

Tiritiri Matangi Island in the Hauraki Gulf is open to the public for day visits. 12


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