Coming soon
Kaitiaki NZ
Discover. Record. Protect.
Record the birds, plants, fungi and pests you find around Aotearoa, see what others have spotted nearby, and help look after New Zealand's wildlife.
What you can do
Be a kaitiaki for the places you love.
A map of what’s around you
See sightings and pest reports on a map, and what others have spotted nearby.
360+ New Zealand species
A guide to birds, plants, fungi and more, with Māori names and conservation status.
Record in seconds
Log what you found with a photo, quickly, while you’re still out there.
Location privacy built in
Only you see the exact spot. Threatened species are always shown only as a general area.
Community ID suggestions
Not sure what you saw? Other members can suggest an ID, and you choose whether to use it.
A private trap tracker
Keep track of your traps, checks and catches. Only you can see them.
Kaitiaki Plus
Your life list, a yearly summary, offline recording and data export. Free during early access.
Where our information comes from
Species information comes from the Department of Conservation (DOC), the New Zealand Threat Classification System, Weedbusters, iNaturalist and Wikipedia. Species photos are Creative Commons licensed and credited inside the app.
Independent
Kaitiaki NZ is independent and isn't affiliated with, or endorsed by, the Department of Conservation or iNaturalist.