Season 5, episode 29: The fairy tern is New Zealand’s most endangered birds, with only around thirty birds in existence. Auckland Zoo keeps their precious eggs safe from bad weather, predators and disturbance.
Meet the Locals is a series of mini-documentaries about New Zealand's wildlife, wild places and the people working to protect them.
Each four-minute episode showcases the inspiring work of local communities, businesses and individuals, who make a difference to protecting our natural areas, native species and historic places.
Meet the Locals is a partnership between DOC and TVNZ.
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