Peter Kirkman

Guest writer

Pete Kirkman is a kiwi conservation veteran and kiwi dog handler with more than two decades of experience. He has worked on multiple kiwi conservation projects across Aotearoa, including Fiordland, South Westland, Rakiura Stewart Island, Northland, Taranaki, and Remutaka.

Peter Kirkman and Mike Grace at Terawhiti. (Photo: Sara Tansy, Le Tans Photography)

Dozens of wild kiwi are now roaming the hills of Wellington. How will they fare?

Following years of hard work, 63 wild kiwi have been released in Wellington. Their challenges are just beginning.

By Peter Kirkman | 20th October, 2023