Kiwi Wandering Trail

01/02/2022

FYI 🙌

A tad late in getting the news out there, but late last year we were thrilled to have the return of our beloved Ōhope statue back in its rightful home, along the Kiwi Wandering Trail.

A massive thank you goes to John Pullar for organising getting the statue fixed and to Liz Grant the creator and now fixer of this beautiful piece!

08/10/2021

Has anyone seen this missing bronze kiwi sculpture?!!! Beautiful 'Ōhope' has been stolen from its location outside the BOP Regional Council Building on Quay Street. This sculpture was kindly sponsored by the Regional Council and forms part of the 'Kiwi Wandering Trail' - a free, interactive art trail that belongs to the Whakatāne Community. If you know anything that might help us track this kiwi down - please let us know. We just want him back!!! 😭

Photo Credits:
- Original Ōhope statue: Duncan Smith, WKT Volunteer
- Missing statue photos: Gaye Payze, WKT Pest Control Team Leader

19/09/2021

Looking for a fun and family-friendly activity to do these school holidays?

Check out the Kiwi Wandering Trail through downtown Whakatāne! Grab a map from the Whakatāne i-SITE or the Whakatāne Library, or download an e-copy from our website using the link below!

https://www.whakatanekiwi.org.nz/experiences/kiwi-wandering-trail/

03/10/2020

What a gorgeous day for doing the Kiwi Wandering Trail!

And look who popped in to say "hi!"... Derek the Kiwi!

Some neat shots from our two Kiwi Wandering Trail days during Kiwi Month 2020

02/10/2020

Come on down to Wairaka Centennial Park at the Whakatāne Heads TODAY from 10am - 2pm. We will have the Kiwi Trust Education Trailer set up with kiwi displays, games, kids books ....AND face painting!!!

If you time it right, you might even be able to get a photo with our buddy 'Derek the Kiwi'!

And if you're looking for a fun activity to do with the whanau, why not complete the Kiwi Wandering Trail? You can pick up a map from the Whakatāne Library or the i-SITE (Whakatāne Information Centre), and there are also special activity packs that you can pick up from the i-SITE for just $2.

30/09/2020

Come on down to Wairaka Centennial Park at the Whakatāne Heads TODAY from 10am - 2pm. We will have the Kiwi Trust Education Trailer set up with kiwi displays, games, kids books and a colouring-in competition!

And if you're looking for a fun activity to do with the whanau, why not complete the Kiwi Wandering Trail? You can pick up a map from the Whakatāne Library or the i-SITE (Whakatāne Information Centre), and there are also special activity packs that you can pick up from the i-SITE for just $2.

11/11/2019

Miro has been repaired and is back in place! Thank you everyone for your patience!

09/10/2019

Come on down to our education trailer and play some games and win some prizes!
Pick up your activity pack from the iSite and we will see you at the end!

07/10/2019

As October is Save the Kiwi Month, we are celebrating with lots of kiwi activities. This Thursday 10th October we have a Kiwi Wandering Trail Day! Pick up your activity pack at the iSite and complete the trail! There are 10 activities (1 for each kiwi). Our education trailer will be parked at the end of the trail, so you can play games, win prizes, and learn all about kiwi!

24/06/2019

Miro has been sent back to the artist to be fixed 😁 in the meantime we have a sign in place for those of you doing the trail!

10/06/2019

*EDIT: Miro has been handed into the police! We are so thankful to have our kiwi back. There is a bit of damage to the leg, so will take time to fix and reinstall. Thank you everyone for your support

Unfortunately our little kiwi friend Miro has been taken from their spot on our Kiwi Wandering Trail. We are hoping to find where they are, but for now please take note if you are doing the trail.