Progress (and concerns) for Charlie Girl and other kākā
8 January 2026
We have some potential good news! DOC has agreed to come to the table and talk via mediation.
While we are partially sceptical, we are also very hopeful that this will lead to positive changes for Charlie and for the SI kākā breeding program.
Despite this, our advocacy work isn't done. Team Charlie is greatly concerned by language in the SI kākā breeding documents, including calling kākā with special needs 'burdensome' and considering euthanasia. We are already investigating further and discussing legal action.
We could not be doing all this without your support! For over a year, we've worked on many threads to help Charlie and have uncovered more and more concerns. Christina has triggered an MPI investigation, an Independent Welfare Investigation, and other critical steps. We are grateful that DOC are willing to talk, and hope they will make the needed improvements, but we have a long list of concerns.
We also have a confession. The legal fees have recently piled up. While your donations have been an amazing help, Christina has covered the rest out of her savings account. Charlie and her fellow kākā are well worth it, but we still need your support.
Please share our fundraiser with people who might Give A Little to our campaign. Even small donations show that people care and encourage DOC to collaborate. We have an opportunity to effect change, but it takes a village.
PS- more updates about Charlie, concerns for her not getting meds, etc on her Facebook page.
