Sirocco became the government's "Official Spokesbird for Conservation" in 2010. As of September 2021, 75 kākāpō reside on Codfish Island / Whenua Hou Access The island is visited by scientific researchers and Department of Conservation field workers along with volunteers working on conservation programs. The sole hut is located at Sealer's Bay in the northeast, with access by light aircraft or helicopter. The island is closed to casual visitors and unauthorised landing is prohibited. See also List of islands of New Zealand New Zealand outlying islands References External links Minders: The Kakapo caregivers of Codfish Island New Zealand Geographic Islands of Southland, New Zealand Stewart Island Island restoration Important Bird Areas of New Zealand