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Kiwi birds return to New Zealand’s capital after a century away

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The kiwi, New Zealand’s sacred national bird, vanished from the hills around Wellington more than a century ago. Now the capital’s residents are waging an improbable ...

Iconic endangered bird returned to New Zealand's capital after a century's absence

They are a part of who we are and our sense of belonging here,” said Paul Ward, founder of the Capital Kiwi Project.
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'Symbol of success': Wellington organisations back kiwi for Bird of the Year

Organisations across Wellington are backing a campaign for the kiwi to win Bird of the Year in the competition's 20th year. Zealandia wildlife sanctuary, Wētā Workshop, The Royal NZ Ballet, Wellington ...
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Iconic kiwi birds return to New Zealand’s capital after a century-long absence

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The kiwi, New Zealand’s sacred national bird, vanished from the hills around Wellington more than a century ago. Now the capital’s residents are waging an improbable ...
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A Citizen Campaign Returns Iconic Kiwi Birds To New Zealand’s Capital After A Century-Long Absence

The kiwi, New Zealand’s sacred national bird, vanished from the hills around Wellington more than a century ago. Now the capital’s residents are waging an improbable citizen campaign to return the ...