Once on the brink of local extinction, the kōkako has made an extraordinary comeback through the Hunua Kōkako Recovery Project. Up to 20 birds have been relocated to Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari — it’s the first time this population will contribute kōkako to another recovery project. 🐦🌿From just a single breeding pair and 23 individuals in 1994, the population has now grown to an estimated 259 breeding pairs in 2022! ℹ️ Read more about their story here: https://tinyurl.com/5bkvb9rz #OurAkl