Two rare endemic bird species were translocated to Maraetotara Plateau at the weekend in an effort to restore species lost through habitat modification and predation.
The transportation of the toutouwai (North Island robin) and miromiro (North Island tomtit) was expected to take a few weeks.
This project is closely aligned with the government's Predator Free 2050 initiative, which aims to rid New Zealand of the most damaging introduced predators which threaten our nation's natural taonga, economy and primary sector.
Translocation leader, Kahori Nakagawa said, the translocation will enhance the already successful establishment of toutouwai released last year.
"Since the previous translocation, we've seen un-banded juveniles in other bush areas including Mohi Bush Scenic Reserve."