--- title: Save the Kiwi and their Jimny description: Jimny joins the fight to help Save the Kiwi! image: https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/hubfs/Blogs%20and%20Customer%20Reviews/Customer%20Reviews/STK%20edit.jpeg --- [![Suzuki-horizontal-rgb-2025](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/hubfs/Logos,%20Fonts%20and%20Icons/Logos/Suzuki-horizontal-rgb-2025.png)](https://www.suzuki.co.nz/) - [SUVS](https://www.suzuki.co.nz/SUVs) - [IGNIS](https://www.suzuki.co.nz/SUVs/Overview/Ignis) - [FRONX](https://www.suzuki.co.nz/suvs/overview/fronx) - [E VITARA](https://www.suzuki.co.nz/suvs/overview/e-vitara) - [S‑CROSS HYBRID](https://www.suzuki.co.nz/suvs/overview/s-cross-hybrid) - [JIMNY 3-DOOR](https://www.suzuki.co.nz/SUVs/Overview/Jimny) - [JIMNY 5-DOOR](https://www.suzuki.co.nz/suvs/overview/jimny-5-door) - [Small Cars](https://www.suzuki.co.nz/Small-Cars) - [SWIFT](https://www.suzuki.co.nz/small-cars/overview/swift) - [SWIFT SPORT](https://www.suzuki.co.nz/Small-Cars/Overview/Swift-Sport) - [Hybrid Cars](https://www.suzuki.co.nz/hybrid-cars) - [SWIFT](https://www.suzuki.co.nz/small-cars/overview/swift) - [FRONX](https://www.suzuki.co.nz/suvs/overview/fronx) - [S-CROSS HYBRID](https://www.suzuki.co.nz/suvs/overview/s-cross-hybrid) - [Electric Cars](https://www.suzuki.co.nz/electric-cars) - [E VITARA](https://www.suzuki.co.nz/suvs/overview/e-vitara) - [Offers](https://www.suzuki.co.nz/cars/offers) - [Accessories](https://www.suzuki.co.nz/cars/accessories/all/all/all) - [Why Suzuki](https://www.suzuki.co.nz/cars/why-suzuki) - [Fuel Economy](https://www.suzuki.co.nz/cars/why-suzuki/fuel-economy) - [Safety](https://www.suzuki.co.nz/cars/why-suzuki/safety) - [4-Wheel-Drive Capability](https://www.suzuki.co.nz/cars/why-suzuki/4-wheel-drive-capability) - [Performance](https://www.suzuki.co.nz/boosterjet-technology) - [Fleet and Business](https://www.suzuki.co.nz/cars/why-suzuki/fleet-business-support) - [Customer Reviews](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/customer-reviews) - [Owners](https://www.suzuki.co.nz/cars/owners/suzuki-warranty) - [Suzuki Warranty](https://www.suzuki.co.nz/cars/owners/suzuki-warranty) - [Suzuki Assist](https://www.suzuki.co.nz/cars/owners/suzuki-assist) - [Suzuki Finance](https://www.suzuki.co.nz/cars/owners/suzuki-finance) - [Suzuki Future Value](https://www.suzuki.co.nz/cars/owners/suzuki-future-value) - [Suzuki Insurance](https://www.suzuki.co.nz/cars/owners/suzuki-insurance) - [Suzuki Service](https://www.suzuki.co.nz/cars/owners/suzuki-service) - [Suzuki Genuine Parts](https://www.suzuki.co.nz/cars/owners/genuine-parts) - [Updates and Recalls](https://www.suzuki.co.nz/cars/owners/updates-recalls) - [Surveys](https://www.suzuki.co.nz/cars/owners/surveys) - [FAQ](https://www.suzuki.co.nz/cars/owners/faq) - [Ask Emma](https://www.suzuki.co.nz/cars/owners/ask-emma) - [Blog](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/blog) search close Search search Search - Tools - [Book a Test Drive](https://www.suzuki.co.nz/Test-Drive) - [Find a Car Dealer](https://www.suzuki.co.nz/Find-a-Dealer) - [Apply for Finance](https://www.suzuki.co.nz/apply-for-car-finance) - [Download Brochure](https://www.suzuki.co.nz/Brochures) - [Contact Us](https://www.suzuki.co.nz/Contact) - [Hybrid Cars](https://www.suzuki.co.nz/hybrid-cars) - [Small Cars](https://www.suzuki.co.nz/Small-Cars) - [SUVS](https://www.suzuki.co.nz/SUVs) - [Offers](https://www.suzuki.co.nz/cars/offers) - [Accessories](https://www.suzuki.co.nz/cars/accessories/all/all/all) - [Why Suzuki](https://www.suzuki.co.nz/cars/why-suzuki) - [Owners](https://www.suzuki.co.nz/cars/owners/suzuki-warranty) - [Blog](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/blog) ### WHY SUZUKI - [Fuel Economy](https://www.suzuki.co.nz/cars/why-suzuki/fuel-economy) - [Fuel Economy Calculator](https://www.suzuki.co.nz/cars/fuel-economy-calculator) - [Safety](https://www.suzuki.co.nz/cars/why-suzuki/safety) - [4WD Capability](https://www.suzuki.co.nz/all-grip) - [Performance](https://www.suzuki.co.nz/boosterjet-technology) - [Fleet and Business](https://www.suzuki.co.nz/cars/why-suzuki/fleet-business-support) - [Customer Reviews](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/customer-reviews) ### SUBSCRIBE HERE FOR THE LATEST POSTS [< Customer Reviews](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/customer-reviews) # Save the Kiwi and their Jimny ![STK edit](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Blogs%20and%20Customer%20Reviews/Customer%20Reviews/STK%20edit.jpg?width=774&height=580&name=STK%20edit.jpg) Our flightless national icon is in jeopardy. Although numbers of kiwi in protected areas are gradually improving, 95% of kiwi outside these safe zones simply don't survive. Save the Kiwi and their Suzuki [Jimnys](https://www.suzuki.co.nz/suvs/overview/jimny) work alongside iwi, conservation groups, communities and the Te Papa Atawhai Department of Conservation to reverse the decline of the national kiwi population and create more kiwi-safe habitats throughout Aotearoa. Find out more about[Jimny joining the fight to save the Kiwi](https://www.suzuki.co.nz/cars/suzuki-life/news/article/jimny-joins-fight-for-the-kiwi/617496).  ### Tell us a little bit about yourself? I’m Craig Montgomery, and I’m a Poutiaki Kiwi (Ranger) with Save the Kiwi. I get to drive the Jimny around Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari, a Save the Kiwi kōhanga site in Pukeatua. The Save the Kiwi's Kōhanga Kiwi initiative works by attempting to increase kiwi population growth by taking kiwi eggs out of the wild, incubating, hatching, and raising them in captivity. The kiwi are then released into predator-free kōhanga sites where they'll spend the rest of their days finding a mate, breeding and living without fear of predators.  ### Is this your first new car? No, but recently a Jimny Sierra joined our aid efforts on Maungatautari. This is the second on our fleet, with the original Jimny still in good nick after 10 years on the mountain.  ### What do you love about your Suzuki? I am stoked with the performance of the new kid on the block. I really put the Jimny through hell when I first got it, I tried pushing it to the limit and it wouldn't give up. It's receptiveness to the terrain and conditions is awesome, I can trust it to manage the landscape and safely transport kiwi with no problems.  There's also an unspoken coolness that comes with being a Jimny driver. It's a cool vehicle that is easily identifiable, it has a real character. Jimny drivers have their own little community, we acknowledge each other on the road with a wave or a nod. It's a good feeling to see another Jimny and it's driver.  ### Why was your Suzuki Jimny the right fit? The Jimny continues to transform how kiwi can be monitored and transported through the Maunga's wild landscape for Save the Kiwi. The vehicle fits four people or can transport eight kiwis no problem. And while I have had experience with heavier 4WD vehicles, the Jimny can outperform them with ease. It's size, strength, and manual gearbox with low 4WD is a game changer.  It is also a dream to keep clean. It's a really easy vehicle to wash, I even enjoy cleaning it. 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