Mixed land use near Port Chalmers in the South Island.

Mixed land use near Port Chalmers in the South Island.

Mixed land use near Port Chalmers in the South Island.

Mixed land use near Port Chalmers in the South Island.

Takahē, a blue and green heavy flightless bird with a strong red beak. Photographed at Orokonui ecosanctuary.

Takahē, a blue and green heavy flightless bird with a strong red beak. Photographed at Orokonui ecosanctuary.

Takahē, a blue and green heavy flightless bird with a strong red beak. Photographed at Orokonui ecosanctuary.

Takahē, a blue and green heavy flightless bird with a strong red beak. Photographed at Orokonui ecosanctuary.

Takahē, a blue and green heavy flightless bird with a strong red beak. Photographed at Orokonui ecosanctuary.

Takahē, a blue and green heavy flightless bird with a strong red beak. Photographed at Orokonui ecosanctuary.

Takahē, a blue and green heavy flightless bird with a strong red beak. Photographed at Orokonui ecosanctuary.

Takahē, a blue and green heavy flightless bird with a strong red beak. Photographed at Orokonui ecosanctuary.

Tūī a blue-black bird with a white tuft at the base of it's neck, Photographed at Orokonui ecosanctuary.