The rowi kiwi have been moved from Okarito Forest in the South Island’s West Coast to an island in the Marlborough Sounds.

The Kiwi were transported from Picton to Blumine Island aboard Endeavour Express catamaran “Explorer.”

Duncan Kay from the Department of Conservation (DOC) says they hope the abundance of food and less pressure from territories will mean they start breeding.

He says the future of this kiwi species could rest on the fertility of these birds.

“We’re hoping that the warmer climate and food-rich soils of Blumine Island will contribute to breeding success for these birds.

“Unlike their mainland home, Blumine is predator-free. Birds will not only be safe from the jaws of stoats, cats and dogs but will also benefit from not having to compete with pest species - such as rats, possums and hedgehogs - for food.”

About a third of the rowi kiwi will not breed at Okarito and it is hoped the move could change that.

Moving the kiwi to Blumine Island is part of a plan to try and double the population of the birds by the end of the decade, as currently they are critically endangered with a population of just 350.

This is the first time kiwi pairs have been taken out of their natural environment in order to stimulate fertility.

Duncan says that the move may shake things up a little for the old pairs.

“Although rowi often mate for life, as with us humans, there is also the possibility of affairs and divorces.

“Many of these new pairings may well enable birds to produce fertile eggs for the first time.”

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