New Zealand Garden Bird Survey
The New Zealand Garden Bird Survey asks people to spend an hour counting the birds in their garden or local park over nine days from late June.
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OrganiserBioeconomy Science Institute
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Last checked20 October 2026
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About the day
It is run by the Bioeconomy Science Institute (formerly Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research) with the Department of Conservation. The 2026 survey, from 27 June to 5 July, was the 20th and it is the country's longest running citizen science project.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 26 June to 4 July 2027 | New Zealand | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
| 2028 | 24 June to 2 July 2028 | New Zealand | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
| 2029 | 30 June to 8 July 2029 | New Zealand | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
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