As International Owl Awareness Day approaches on 4 August, New Zealanders are being encouraged to “give a hoot” for one of Aotearoa’s most treasured native birds—the ruru (morepork)—by taking simple steps to help protect owl populations and their habitats. The awareness campaign highlights the important ecological role native owls play as natural pest controllers while…

As New Zealand gears up for the 2026 General Election, another campaign is preparing to capture the nation’s imagination—one where every candidate has feathers, every party has a manu-festo, and every vote helps protect native wildlife. Forest & Bird has officially announced that Te Manu Rongonui o te Tau | Bird of the Year 2026…