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Rescue

Found a sick or injured bird? Please call Karen, Native Bird Rescue, on 0204 739 464

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Wish list

Anything you can help with from our Wish List will make a big difference to our native birds

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Volunteer

We welcome volunteers to help with a wide variety of jobs

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Donate

Every donation makes a significant difference to our work with our native birds

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Native Bird Rescue is a small, volunteer-driven bird rescue centre on Waiheke Island

We care for ill and injured native birds and aim to Rescue, Rehabilitate and Release them back to their natural environment

Meet some of our past patients

Molly

Molly

The story of a Sacred Kingfisher (Kotare) fighting against the odds I received a call that a baby Kingfisher had...

Harrier Hawk

Harrier Hawk

This is a sad story of a Harrier Hawk And a harsh reminder of why we need to take any...

Bella – the pea addict

Bella – the pea addict

Meet Bella, a Kereru (NZ Wood Pigeon) Bella was found on the ground in a local Olive Grove. She was...

Pudding & Sparky

Pudding & Sparky

A Honeymoon release. A poor wee Kereru was found on the ground. It was severely dehydrated, underweight and had a...

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Recent News

Kereru pair reunited
October 13, 2017February 22, 2018
Kereru pair reunited

From the Gulf News – 13 October 2016

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Community support for Bird Rescue
October 6, 2017February 22, 2018
Community support for Bird Rescue

From Gulf News – 6 October 2016

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NBR features in the Weekender
September 18, 2017September 18, 2017
NBR features in the Weekender
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Thank you to our partners whose support makes our work possible
Foundation North
Forest & Bird – Hauraki Islands
Fullers
The Gift Trust
Waiheke Living
Te Matuku Oysters
Ox Tackle Developments
Kauri Springs Lodge
Tickled Pink Painting
Gulf Foods
Village Butchery Oneroa
Biosuppliers Live Insects
HOW YOU CAN HELP US
  • Make a donation
  • Donate goods
  • Buy gift cards
  • Give in memory
  • Volunteer
HELP OUR NATIVE BIRDS
  • Prevent window strike
  • Feed birds naturally
  • Feeding birds: Do’s and Don’ts
  • Baby bird rescue
  • Rules for dogs on Waiheke beaches
  • Bird avoidance training for your dog
  • Be a responsible cat owner
  • Responsible pet ownership on Waiheke
  • Report banded birds
  • Help Waiheke Island become pest free
RESOURCES
  • Bird rescue centres nationwide
  • Identify New Zealand birds
  • Bird care courses
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