Bird of the Year (Te Manu Rongonui o te Tau)
Bird of the Year is Forest and Bird's public vote for New Zealand's favourite native bird, held each September with the winner announced at the end.
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OrganiserForest and Bird
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked20 October 2026
First heldNot known
About the day
Forest and Bird runs the contest to raise awareness of threats to native birds. The 2026 vote ran from 4 to 20 September with the winner named on 21 September, the contest's 21st year.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 3 to 19 September 2027 | New Zealand | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
| 2028 | 1 to 17 September 2028 | New Zealand | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
| 2029 | 7 to 23 September 2029 | New Zealand | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
Where this information comes from
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