Collaborations and PartnershipsUpdated 22 days ago
Our Partnership with Forest & Bird NZ
A Partnership We’re Proud Of
We’re big fans of birds — obviously. But it’s not just about turning them into beautiful silhouettes. At Metalbird, we also want to protect the real ones. That’s why we’ve partnered with Forest & Bird, New Zealand’s leading conservation organisation and charity, to help support the work they’ve been doing for over a century.
This isn’t just a branding thing. It’s a values thing. We support their work restoring native habitats, protecting threatened species, and advocating for the wild places that make Aotearoa special.
Bird of the Century: A Campaign That Took Off
While we do a Bird of the Year campaign and collaboration product every year, it's fair to say that the 2024 Bird of the Century campaign was something no-one saw coming — it went global, with the now-famous Pūteketeke taking the crown (with a bit lot(!) of help from John Oliver). We were all in.
To celebrate, we created a limited-edition Pūteketeke Metalbird and friend (a little back mounted John Oliver) and donated a portion of every sale to Forest & Bird. They sold out fast, raised a chunk of money for native bird conservation, and turned a bunch of casual fans into passionate bird nerds. A win all around.
What It Means When You Buy a Forest & Bird Bird
30% of the proceeds of every Forest & Bird edition sale goes to Forest & Bird NZ.
You’re supporting real-world conservation projects like habitat restoration, predator control, and species recovery.
You’re helping protect endangered native birds for future generations.
These designs aren’t just nice to look at — they actually do something. Which is kind of the point.
Thanks for Backing Us
If you bought any of our collaboration birds, voted in the Bird of the Year campaigns, or just told a mate about them — thank you.
Our partnership with Forest & Bird is one of the things we’re most proud of. Because when art and action come together, cool things happen.
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