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DOC investigates 'The Cape Sanctuary' treatment of birds

07:57 am on 26 May 2023

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Little spotted kiwi chick. Photo: Andrew Digby / DOC

Ill treatment of a kiwi at Miami Zoo sparked outrage this week, now the Department of Conservation and a private sanctuary are under investigation here at home.

The Cape Sanctuary in Hawke's Bay had offered tourists a hands on experience with the birds, and has been included in several DOC investigations - sparked by concerns about the number of kiwi deaths there.

Now, a new report is expected to get to the bottom of it.

Kate Green spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.