"At its core, Bird of the Year is a competition about celebrating and raising awareness for all of New Zealand’s amazing native bird species," said Rykers. "We want to keep the contest fresh and ...

The bird is of cultural significance to the Māori people of New Zealand, and its numbers are starting to increase again.

Voting for the 2024 Bird of the Year competition closes on ... "We have seen some amazing support from some New Zealand celebrities this year. So Sam Neill just endorsed the pukunui - the southern ...

Wellington, New Zealand: The mutual dependence of a colorful pigeon and some of New Zealand’s iconic trees is at the centre of a landmark Year of the Forests project in that country. A project to help ...