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flag Takahē chicks hatched in New Zealand’s Greenstone and Rees valleys, signaling progress in restoring the endangered bird beyond its historic range.

flag In 2025, takahē chicks hatched in New Zealand’s Greenstone Valley, while a newly released population in Rees Valley began laying eggs, marking key progress in restoring the endangered bird beyond its historic Fiordland range. flag Led by the Department of Conservation and partners including Ngāi Tahu, conservation efforts involving predator control and habitat restoration have helped more than half of all takahē now live in four wild sites. flag Though challenges remain, early nesting signals long-term potential, with increased sightings expected along trails like the Rees-Dart track. flag The public is urged to report sightings and keep pets away to protect the birds.

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