KIWI: NEW ZEALAND'S REMARKABLE BIRD takes a look at this unique creature - its physical characteristics, evolution, life cycle and lifestyle, the hazards it faces and the efforts being made to protect it. Each of the six 'varieties' is described in detail, with photographs and distribution maps. A chapter covers the interaction between kiwi and the people who settled New Zealand, both Maori and Pakeha, and a detailed account of the kiwi recovery programme inspires optimism that this fantastic bird will be around for the new millennium.