Willowbank Wildlife Reserve raises concerns over 230-home Christchurch plan

Willowbank Wildlife Reserve raises concerns over 230-home Christchurch plan

Journalist·NZ Herald·12 Aug, 2026 05:00 PM3 mins to read‌Willowbank’s breeding centre has rehabilitated 693 native kiwi chicks. It said a 230-house plan could expose kiwi to noise and light pollution.A popular Christchurch zoo is concerned native kiwi birds will be harmed by noise and light pollution if a proposed 230-house development on the sanctuary’s doorstep goes ahead.The Willowbank Wildlife Reserve has operated on the site for 52 years and is home to native and globally threatened species. Conservation

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