Whakanewha Bellbird Release Audio

On Sunday 16th May 2010 Bellbirds, or Korimako, a rare native New Zealand bird species, were released in Whakanewha Regional Park on Waiheke Island. Waiheke Radio was there to record the event. The programme includes interviews with Park Ranger Andy Spence, Auckland Regional Council chairperson Mike Lee and volunteer John Smeed, a recording of the release of the birds and Mike Lee's speech detailing the extensive planning and preparation that has gone into this historic occasion. (Player may take a moment to load)

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