16 May 2025

Ten Kiwi released on the eastern side of Waiheke Island

From Checkpoint, 4:42 pm on 16 May 2025

Popular getaway destination Waiheke island's has just welcomed a group of VIPs, but they're more than just weekend visitors. Ten Kiwi have been released on the eastern side of Waiheke, Te Motuaarairoa, the most isolated side of the island. It's still the first urban Auckland area to have the national icon reintroduced. Save the Kiwi CEO Michelle Impey spoke to Lisa Owen.