The year of the kākāpō

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The year of the kākāpō

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23 minutes 39 seconds

6 days ago

The year of the kākāpō

Kākāpō numbers are recovering at such a rate that we are running out of pest-free islands to put them on

2026 could be the year that the kākāpō breeding programme takes such a big leap forward that conservationists can finally take a step back

Guests:

Alison Ballance - Kākāpō Files

Learn More:

Read DoC's blog on the 2026 mast season
Learn about Auckland Zoo's kākāpō programme

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