Baby Kiwi Named
By Margaret Willard - May 2007
The kiwi chick produced at Rimutaka Forest Park has been named by the
volunteer trappers.
When ideas were called for a dozen names were put forward, and at a
social gathering last week, Maataamua was chosen. Maataamua means “first
born”.
Maataamua will be released in the park when his weight reaches 1.2 kilos
and he is capable of fighting off any stoat attack. He is currently
approaching 700 grams.
Rimutaka Forest Park Trust chairman Bill McCabe says the name is very
appropriate, and offers promise of future breeding successes.
