Nouveau the kiwi touched down at his new home at Kiwi North after travelling 385km - a long journey for the flightless bird.
The young bird was brought north from his home at Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park in Rotorua by volunteer Alison Anderson.
The new addition to Kiwi North is a handsome smoky grey colour, and Ms Anderson told staff at Kiwi North that he had been a great display bird for Rainbow Springs.
He will celebrate his first birthday in nine days' time, and may be in for the surprise of his life.
Female kiwi Kakari is due to arrive from Orana Wildlife Park in Christchurch about the same time, and everyone hopes the two will get along very well.