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Story summary
- Nacho and Trixie, a kakariki karaka pair at Isaac Conservation and Wildlife Trust in Christchurch, produced 55 chicks, including 33 in 2026.
- Their offspring make up more than one-tenth of the world’s orange-fronted parakeets, a critically endangered species with about 450 individuals.
- Wildlife manager Leigh Percasky called Trixie a “super-mum”.
- Department of Conservation recovery lead Wayne Beggs said pairs like Nacho and Trixie are vital to stop extinction.
