Native New Zealand birds based at Cape Kidnappers will be better protected thanks to a new partnership.
Kotahi, the country’s largest export supply chain collaboration, has signed an agreement with wildlife restoration programme Cape Sanctuary, located at Cape Kidnappers.
The partnership means two additional New Zealand native species, the near extinct Shore Plover and endangered Blue Duck, will be included in the Cape Sanctuary programme.
Cape Sanctuary co-founder Andy Lowe says developing longstanding partnerships is key.
“Kotahi’s involvement gave us the commitment required to build the Kotahi Aviary, with support from Department of Conservation.
“The new aviary is a significant step for Cape Sanctuary enabling us to grow the programme and set new goals for the regeneration of these important native birds.”
Kotahi’s partnership will enable the everyday running of the aviary and support a research project to better understand how the birds can be re-established back into the wild.
Kotahi chief executive David Ross says the organisation is proud to be involved with Cape Sanctuary.
“We believe it is important for New Zealanders and New Zealand companies to take steps to protect our unique native species.”
The company is focused on collaborating with customers and logistics partners to create a supply chain that drives down carbon emissions and focuses on sustainable practices, he says.
