Since they first successfully raised a chick at Taiaroa Head, royal albatross numbers have increased due to intensive management by reserve rangers. As time has progressed intensive wildlife husbandry methods such as are found in any threatened species programme have been developed and refined.
The success of royal albatross breeding at Taiaroa Head has led to increased numbers due to dedicated management by reserve rangers.  These efforts have been refined over time through the development and implementation of intensive wildlife husbandry methods, similar to those found in endangered species programs.