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We’re lucky in Napier to have a very special species of skink on our doorstep – the kōkōwai / northern spotted skink!
The kōkōwai/northern spotted skink are making Napier Foreshore their home. These skinks were once widespread from Hawke’s Bay to Wellington and in Marlborough/Tasman, but now they are almost extinct on mainland North Island. Their large size makes them vulnerable to introduced predators and they require complex habitat with good cover.
A group of partners are working together to make our foreshore a better home for them.
You can learn more about skinks at reptiles.org.nz
Keep your eyes peeled on the foreshore and if you’re lucky enough to spot one we’d love to hear about it... please fill in this online form below.
+64 6 835 9200
159 Dalton Street. Napier 4110
Private Bag 6006, Napier 4142
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