# Could Fernbirds or wild matata be back from the brink?

An episode of [Afternoons](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/175135505), 23 Oct 2026, 4:46.

Audio: https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/aft/aft-20261023-1345-could_fernbirds_or_wild_matata_be_back_from_the_brink-128.mp3

Wild Matata also known as fernbirds have been spotted at Lake Kohangatera in the Wellington region for the first time in 70 years. The Matata - which is classified as "At Risk" - depends on healthy wetlands for its survival. To find out more Jesse is joined by 'Greater Wellington's Jack Mace. \[picture id="4L3070L_M_t_t_NZ_Fern_bird_jpg" crop="16x10" layout="full"\]

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