The Otanewainuku Kiwi Trust was formed in 2002 to preserve our Taonga (treasure) of native species for generations to come & reverse the decline of a population of North Island Brown Kiwi in Otanewainuku Forest. 13 years on, with a population of over 20 Kiwi & 37 Kokako, the Trust has grown well beyond the hopes of the original Trustees. The Otanewainuku forest lies 25km south of Tauranga & 20km south-west of Te Puke & comprises 1500 hectares of unlogged, lowland podocarp forest; one of the finest examples of this type of forest in the Bay of Plenty. Originally set aside as a timber reserve in 1878; it remains today because the local community have fought to protect it. OKT currently manages over 137kms of trap & bait station lines, 247 stoat tunnels & 1800 bait stations within the forest.