Whio/blue duck, one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s ancient taonga (treasures), are seeing a decline in numbers in Hawke’s Bay due to Cyclone Gabrielle. Nationally they are classified as ‘Threatened – Nationally Vulnerable’, with an estimated 3,000 individuals in the population. In Hawke’s Bay they are found in Whirinaki Forest Park, Kaweka Forest Park, and Ruahine […]