The Orokonui Eco-sanctuary in Dunedin, the Department of Conservation and two South Island runanga have joined forces to save an endangered species of kiwi.
Eco-sanctuary chair Neville Peat says only about 350 Haast tokoeka remain in their South Westland habitat.
He told Waatea News that three or four breeding pairs will be moved to a predator-proof enclosure in the sanctuary.
