Source: New Zealand Police
Flippin’ good news out of the North Shore. Two stolen parrots have been reunited with their family.
Police can confirm Nico and Mango, two Sun Conure parrots stolen during a burglary in Browns Bay on Friday, are now safe.
It appears someone has had a conscience after all, leaving the colourful pair in a public park so they could be found.
Acting Detective Sergeant Beth Bates, North Shore Tactical Crime Unit, says a woman and her dog made the discovery at Marlborough Park, Glenfield, just after 4pm.
“Her dog took an interest in a cat cage left under a tree and unexpectedly met two parrots inside left with some bird seed,” she says.
The story of Nico and Mango’s disappearance has taken off across the North Shore and beyond.
Acting Detective Sergeant Bates reunited them with owner Dilon, along with his son and nephew.
“Dilon and his family have had sleepless nights worrying about their pets, they are overjoyed to get them back.”
Nico and Mango were parched but otherwise seem to be well. The reunion was celebrated to lots of chirps and flying onto their dad’s shoulder.
North Shore TCU are continuing investigations into who took the birds.
“Although they were stolen from their home in the first place, it’s nice to know that someone’s had enough of a conscience to leave them in a busy park where they would be found,” acting Detective Sergeant Bates says.
Anyone with information on the burglary can update Police online or call 105 using the reference number 260710/5944.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Jarred Williamson/NZ Police
Original source: https://nz.mil-osi.com/2026/07/15/flying-home-nico-and-mango-are-safe/