Kereru he taonga tuku iho

1. Kereru � he taonga tuku iho = Kereru- a treasure handed down ie: from the ancestors, from tane mahuta, or whatever, like your grandmothers brooch, grandfathers war medals, or the family fortune or anything special because of its attachment to whats gone before)Kereru � he taonga tuku iho = Kereru- a treasure handed down ie: from the ancestors, from tane mahuta, or whatever, like your grandmothers brooch, grandfathers war medals, or the family fortune or anything special because of its attachment to whats gone before)

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3. Lowland forest with species like with species like taraire, tawa, pigeonwood, kowhai, nikau, miro, rimu. Lowland forest with species like with species like taraire, tawa, pigeonwood, kowhai, nikau, miro, rimu.

4. Berries are the kereru's favourite food

5. They like berries all year round But berries may not always be available Different berries ripen at different times of the year The amount of fruit produced for any particular species can vary greatly from one year to the next Berries are the kereru's favourite food

6. Fewer large fruited species available, and probably more reliant on foliage. May also be periods during the year where insufficient food is available � starving. Moving around to find food, not as high quality as up in Auckland. Only need to use one of these figures � whichever is localFewer large fruited species available, and probably more reliant on foliage. May also be periods during the year where insufficient food is available � starving. Moving around to find food, not as high quality as up in Auckland. Only need to use one of these figures � whichever is local

8. Kereru Nesting usually occurs in spring or summer (Nov � Mar) when most fruits are available During breeding spectacular aerial displays close to the time of egg laying, or when nest fails

9. So what? Still a few big flocks in localised areas usually for specific foods (miro, kowhai) or specific areas Nationally, population dropping Long lived birds � so could be looking at an old population with few young to carry on the whakapapa If this continues, local extinction in 50-100 years e.g. Waikato townships Still a few big flocks in localised areas usually for specific foods (miro, kowhai) or specific areas e.g. Bushy Park, River trench, Te Maire, think of other examples Still a few big flocks in localised areas usually for specific foods (miro, kowhai) or specific areas e.g. Bushy Park, River trench, Te Maire, think of other examples

12. Over the life-time of one pair of birds. Disease may have been an issue but we currently don�t know of any literature or other sources that indicate that disease had a major impact on kereru populations.Over the life-time of one pair of birds. Disease may have been an issue but we currently don�t know of any literature or other sources that indicate that disease had a major impact on kereru populations.

13. Check that kahu does really eat kereruCheck that kahu does really eat kereru

14. What have you noticed in your area? There are fewer kereru now than my grandparents remember There is less/ more fruit around this year They really like � kowhai, miro, � We see most kereru during winter/ spring/ summer/ autumn Slide to break the presentation into smaller sections, allow discussion and feedbackSlide to break the presentation into smaller sections, allow discussion and feedback

15. So what are people doing to help? Reducing numbers of pests (rats, possums, stoats) through trapping, bait stations, fencing

16. Restoring native plant food sources and habitat by Reducing goat numbers, Fencing out cattle, Improved farming practices Reducing pests; possums, rats So what are people doing to help?

17. Restoring native plant food sources and habitat by Replanting forestsusing kereru preferred species Riparian plantingwith kererupreferred species So what are people doing to help?

18. Monitoring kereru populations, nest sites, and nesting success So what are people doing to help?

19. A rahui on kereru/ kukupa/ parea So what are people doing to help?

20. Some success stories Ngati Hine, Landcare Research, DoC Ngai Tahu � Banks Peninsula � DoC � Lincoln University Pureora & Waipapa Whanganui area Wenderholm * Trounson * Boundary Stream *

21. Ngati Hine - tangata whenua, co-managers, visionaries, pest control contractors DoC - pest control advisors and funders Manaaki Whenua - project facilitators; monitored outcomes Ngati Hine - tangata whenua, co-managers, visionaries, pest control contractors DoC - pest control advisors and funders Manaaki Whenua - project facilitators; monitored outcomes

22. In 1996 started tracking Kukupa nests � found 13 with eggs � none lasted more than 10 days � due to predation Vegetation in poor state � through browse by possum, goat and cattle. In 1996 started tracking Kukupa nests � found 13 with eggs � none lasted more than 10 days � due to predation Vegetation in poor state � through browse by possum, goat and cattle.

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30. Radio tagging birdshas started. already lost two of our radio-tagged kereru to predation. found another 7 (not radio tagged) kereru killed by a cat or a stoat. already lost two of our radio-tagged kereru to predation in the same patch of poroporo. already lost two of our radio-tagged kereru to predation in the same patch of poroporo.

32. Story 3Pureora & Waipapa People discovered that possums, rats and stoats reduce numbers of kokako,kaka, robin and kereru. So these species were intenselymonitored to see what would happen when intensive pest control was applied.

33. Rigorous control of possums and rats Two aerial 1080 drops (Regional Council to reduce possum TB vectors) Extensive network of bait-stations on a 150m by 150m grid, filled 3X over spring/summer Bait type changed every year (bait shyness/boredom) Both ship rats and possums find and eat the baits Story 3Pureora & Waipapa

34. Story 3 Pureora & Waipapa Estimated up to 3500 kereru in the 1200ha core ecological area of Waipapa Can see flocks of 200 or more kereru flying The number of kereru vary greatly with seasons, at Waipapa can see heaps in the autumn.�

35. Story 3 Pureora & Waipapa In the past; bait stations filled every year Introduce 'pulse management' 1/2 block (1500ha) is treated one year; other 1/2 following year.� Reduce costs, esp. labour costs, maximise area receiving pest control. Will still allow birds to breed and survive now that pest numbers are already low

36. Story 3 Pureora & Waipapa The local iwi � Rereahu � have been very supportive.�

37. Story 4 Whanganui Story Since 1991, DOC has undertaken survey Along a stretch of SH4 � the Parapara Highway Recorded number of birds seen

38. Story 5 Whanganui Story During good tawa years fewer kereru come out of the bush to feed on spring foliage such as poplars and willowsDuring good tawa years fewer kereru come out of the bush to feed on spring foliage such as poplars and willows

39. Story 5 Whanganui Story The positive effects of pest control can not off-set the negative effects of huntingThe positive effects of pest control can not off-set the negative effects of hunting

40. Story 5 Whanganui Story Line equation for 2003 is y = -2.0146x + 77.624 R2 = 0.2439 We can use this to calculate when kereru will decline to nothing; for 2003 extinction will be between 39 and 44 years from 2003 ie 2042 to 2047 Added new data in year 2004 Line equation for 2004 is y = -1.5268x + 75.417 R2 = 0.1785 We can use this to calculate when kereru will decline to nothing; for 2004 extinction will be between 50 and 56 years from 2004 ie 2054 to 2060 Line equation for 2003 is y = -2.0146x + 77.624 R2 = 0.2439 We can use this to calculate when kereru will decline to nothing; for 2003 extinction will be between 39 and 44 years from 2003 ie 2042 to 2047 Added new data in year 2004 Line equation for 2004 is y = -1.5268x + 75.417 R2 = 0.1785 We can use this to calculate when kereru will decline to nothing; for 2004 extinction will be between 50 and 56 years from 2004 ie 2054 to 2060

41. Story 5 Whanganui Story Continue to do annual count Research local food preferences Work with local people and schools to increase period of observation Get overall trend over time Involve community to get the line going back up!

42. Current threat status The current threat status of kereru/kukupa/kuku is �Gradual decline� a��predicted decline of 5�30% in the total population in the next 10 years due to existing threats, and the decline is predicted to continue beyond 10 years�

43. New Zealandthreat classification system

44. 667 species with higherthreat classification than kereru DOC has mandate to protect all native species Has to work on the most threatened species first Result �unable to dedicate much time or money to kereru Current threat status

45. Where to from here Kereru need community help to improve their survival Are there opportunities to work together? We are happy to talk to you about your ideas We can help with a range of information, funding options, some staff time, expertise and help in the field

46. Original saying Na tou rourou, na taku rourou ka ora te iwi With your food basket and with mine, the iwi will survive/ be healthy/ live Adapted to Na tou rourou, na taku rourou ka ora te kereru By combining resources and working together we can achieve (in this case) the survival of the kereru Ma te huruhuru ka rere te manu With feathers, the bird can fly. � with the right resources/support/state of mind , it can be achieved Original saying Na tou rourou, na taku rourou ka ora te iwi With your food basket and with mine, the iwi will survive/ be healthy/ live Adapted to Na tou rourou, na taku rourou ka ora te kereru By combining resources and working together we can achieve (in this case) the survival of the kereru Ma te huruhuru ka rere te manu With feathers, the bird can fly. � with the right resources/support/state of mind , it can be achieved