Kaka Point in the Catlins, south of Balclutha, is named after the kākā which used to be plentiful in the area. While the endangered bird hasn't been spotted in the Catlins in over 100 years, we now have this happy headline.
"Kākā have turned up in Kākā Point."
More info on the kākā :
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K%C4%81k%C4%81