New Zealand Bird Rescue accepts and cares for all New Zealand birds whether they are native, non-native or pet. Every bird in New Zealand is a NZ bird to us. We assist thousands of birds each year (between 4000 and 5000), many being the victims of cat attacks, road accidents, pollution (such as fishing line and nylon entanglements and botulism) or human cruelty.
Bird Rescue was originally formed in 1984, the foundation members being Pam Howlett (1936 – 2010), Hilary Stollery, Lyn Macdonald, Berend Westera and Linda.
The current Trustees are Miriam Whelan and Jan Avey (Co-chairs), Jitske van den Heever, Dr Lorne Roberts and Alice Worsley.
Dr Berend Westera is Veterinary Advisor to the Board.
The General Manager is Dr Lynn Miller.
Hospital Operations are managed by Lyn Macdonald and Dani Najera.
Iryll Findlay is Volunteer Services Manager and Maria Gomez is Administration Manager.
The Centre is supported by passionate people who generously give up their time to rescue, rehabilitate and release orphaned, sick and injured birds.