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A special moment for nature here in Aotearoa
Recently, 8 takahe were welcomed to their new home at Triangle Flat, at the base of Farewell Spit, as part of the ongoing restoration of Wharariki.
Once thought extinct, takahē have become a symbol of what's possible when people come together to protect nature. While decades of conservation work have helped bring them back from the brink, there are still only around 530 birds nationwide.
The arrival of these birds marks an exciting step for Onetahua Restoration and reflects years of work to create a safe habitat where native species can thrive.
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Some amazing trail camera images of this elusive bird.
It’s always special to catch a glimpse- or in this case, hear the presence of these incredible native birds in our local environment.
Photos: HPNT
Plans underway for 4km predator proof fence at base of Farewell Spit
By Jessica Roden, 1News Reporter – 10/12/25
From Farmland to Wildlife Haven: Major Restoration Project at Triangle Flat
A 200-hectare block at the base of Onetahua/Farewell Spit, previously used for sheep grazing, is set to become a biodiversity hotspot, thanks to a new restoration project led by HealthPost Nature Trust in partnership with DOC, Manawhenua ki Mohua, and Pest Free Onetahua.
