Four generations got to meet a one-legged kiwi at Chalmers Resthome.
“I was absolutely thrilled to meet Sparky,” said Owen Henry.
“Today was the first time I’ve actually seen a live kiwi. I have grown up with a stuffed kiwi called Okoki.”
“When Bob put Sparky in the basket of my scooter it was great as I got to see him very close up and touch him.”
“I couldn’t believe he just sat there.”
Some of Owen’s extended family came to visit Sparky too.
“It was great to have four generations of my family visit and be able to share the experience.
“I’ve heard kiwi at my son’s farm at the back of Oakura and he has seen signs of them but we have never managed to see one.”
This is the first time that Sparky has visited a resthome in Taranaki.
“Not many people of my generation have had the opportunity to see a live kiwi so today was very special,” said Owen.
