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September 30, 2025 | Paakiwaha
Rebecca Hatch | Forest and Bird Group Manager for Growing Support
The kārearea has swooped to victory as Aotearoa’s 2025 Bird of the Year, marking the 20th anniversary of the iconic competition. With more than 75,000 votes cast and a record-breaking wave of memes, reels, and creative campaigning, the high-speed falcon has claimed its second crown.
