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Greater Wellington Regional Council wants government funding to put the brakes on pests using Transmission Gully to attack adult kiwi birds.

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Sarus cranes likely did not breed in Dhanauri this year due to the absence of nests or chicks. Birders blame pesticides, construction, and heavy rainfall as possible reasons. The use of pesticides on nearby farms and construction activities around Dhanauri might have affected the breeding. The region also received heavy rainfall, which could have impacted the natural hydrology of Dhanauri. Sarus cranes are included in the IUCN's red list in the “vulnerable” category.

The Capital Kiwi Project in Wellington, New Zealand celebrates the discovery of two kiwi chicks, marking a historic moment for the national bird. The project aims to reintroduce the North Island brown kiwi to the city and establish a wild population. The kiwi population in New Zealand has drastically declined, with predators posing a significant threat. The Kiwi Recovery Plan focuses on predator control and community engagement. The successful births of the two chicks bring hope for ongoing conservation efforts.

Conservationists have discovered two kiwi chicks in Wellington, the first wild births for the bird in the New Zealand capital in over 150 years.