New Zealand falcon kārearea flying

Today only 5,000–8,000 kārearea remaining!­­­

Our kārearea once enjoyed a thriving and sustainable wild population across New Zealand; sadly, this is not true today. The Department of Conservation lists the New Zealand falcon as 'At Risk'.
Kārearea Falcon trust is on a mission to rebuild the kārearea population – but we need your help.

Our vision. Our mission. Our work.

Rescue. Rehabilitate. Restore. Release.

To ensure the future of the New Zealand Kārearea Falcon in Aotearoa,
and out of necessity, through a small group of visionaries,
the Kārearea Falcon trust was established in December 2008.

Today our small but devoted team works tirelessly to see the 
kārearea falcon thrives again through
rescue, rehabilitation restoration, and release. 

We strive to build awareness through our education programme and visits
to local festivals, clubs, and groups to create kārearea falcon advocates.

2024 CALENDAR

Our beautiful new 2024 calendars have arrived. If you would like to order one, please head to our fundraising shop to purchase.

Our Partners

Some generous businesses have partnered with kārearea falcon trust to support our conservation efforts. They offer a range of benefits to you, which helps to support us and the future of the New Zealand kārearea falcon.

SUPPORT US

Become a kārearea falcon supporter and spread the word
that the kārearea is at risk because of predation, loss of habitat, and impact from humans. Let us fly together to help save this species and ensure that our kārearea falcons will be here for many generations.

DONATE to the Kārearea Falcon Trust to help us make a difference. A small amount can go a long way towards our commitment to rehabilitation, breeding and release efforts.
Or you can donate monthly to ensure the kārearea falcon's survival.

Report a kārearea falcon Sighting

Do you think you have seen a kārearea falcon? We recommend you join the world's largest online birding community at eBird to record your sightings.  

Your sightings become a part of scientific research that informs conservation and protects the birds we all care about — every sighting matters. 

 ebird.org