By purchasing the NZ Holidaycard you are helping to save the kiwi.

Kiwi are New Zealand's most ancient bird and a biological oddity. It was in the early 1990's researchers and scientists discovered that kiwi were dying out on the mainland. The main cause of declining kiwi populations is predators- especially stoats and dogs.

The kiwis troubles begin in its burrows. About half of all eggs laid don't even hatch- either due to natural bacteria, or because the egg is disturbed. Even if a chick does emerge, 70% never reach six months- most likely killed by stoats. Another 20% die from natural causes or other predators. Of the 10% of wild chicks that do make it to six months of age, only half achieve adulthood. That means just 5% of all hatched chicks become adults and even then they are not safe. Dogs and ferrets can kill adults birds.

That's why the work of the BNZ Save the Kiwi Trust with your support is so important.

Follow this link to see where in New Zealand you can 'spot a kiwi'. There are many wildlife parks who help with the breeding of kiwis and their release into the wild . There are also opportunities to view kiwi in their natural environment but remember they are nocturnal, so enjoy your midnight walk with a flash light.