Muriwai Marvels: Kiwi

A Celebration of Community and Conservation and what it would take and mean to return kiwi to Muriwai.

After days of stormy weather, Muriwai turned on the charm just in time for our Muriwai Marvels event on Sunday 4 May. Despite the grey start, the clouds cleared and the sun shone through for a perfect afternoon.

Over 300 people joined us at the Surf Club to learn, connect, and celebrate our local environment. The event opened with a moving kapa haka performance from Waimauku School—thank you to the tamariki and teachers for starting the day with such heart.

Michelle Impey, CEO of Save the Kiwi, shared plans for bringing kiwi back to the Goldie Halo and highlighted the importance of predator control and dog aversion training. Ana Christmas from The Forest Bridge Trust spoke about the wider benefits of community-led conservation and the power of local action.

There was plenty for the kids too—bush scavenger hunts, games, and treats, plus delicious woodfired pizzas from wedg.ave.woodfired to keep everyone fed.

The number of new MET members who signed up on the day was heartening to see. So many people who want to do something for the environment but don’t know where to start.

If you missed out, it’s easy to join online:
www.muriwai-environment.org/get-involved

Thanks to all who came along and helped make it such a special day. Your support brings us one step closer to a predator-free Muriwai.

Photo credit: James Ensing-Trussell