Conservation Inc. Conference
31st October, 2013
WCBPT Trustees attended the “Conservation Inc.” Yellow Eyed Penguin Trust Conference in Dunedin on 17-18 October. This 25th anniversary conference asked the question “What’s ahead for community-based conservation in New Zealand?
Census Results Suggest Blue Penguin Numbers are Declining
6th November, 2013
Blue penguin numbers seem to be declining on the West Coast according to the results of the eighth annual survey. Where the same stretches of beach have been surveyed in both 2012 and 2013, penguin tracks counted were down from 397 to 338 this year. Weeks of stormy weather led to a worse than average season for penguins in 2011, and a lower penguin count in that year.
Blue Penguin Trust and DOC to Partner Tawaki Conservation
6th November, 2013
We have always wanted to expand our work to include other West Coast seabirds in particular Tawaki (Fiordland crested penguin), and that looks likely to happen next year. We are currently working with DOC to develop a multi-party partnership focused on Tawaki conservation.
National Radio – Insight Programme
25th November, 2013
During the Conservation Inc community conservation conference in Dunedin last month, Trust Chair, Kerry-Jayne Wilson was one of those interviewed for yesterday’s Radio New Zealand Insight programme, presented by Philippa Tolley. The subject was “Changes at DOC” and you can listen here: http://www.radionz.co.nz/national/programmes/insight
Report from the Sub-Antarctic
7th December, 2013
Kerry-Jayne Wilson has just sent her report on Leg 1 of the Spirit of Mawson expedition. She has been flat out doing bird counts with no time for blogging but you can read her report here: First Leg – A return to the Sub Antarctics.
Finding the balance – have your say on the RPS
15th December, 2013
The West Coast Blue Penguin Trust was created in 2006 by West Coasters concerned at the level of seemingly unfettered coastal development. Now, there is more understanding of the coastal environment and seabird habitat by local authorities, developers and the general public. However, concern is being expressed by environmentalists as the West Coast Regional Council is proposing more use and development of the Coast’s natural resources in its Regional Policy Statement Review discussion document. Read more
Penguin Art Installation at Hokitika’s Driftwood & Sand
19th December, 2013
The West Coast Blue Penguin Trust is planning for a bigger and better Penguinville experience during the Driftwood and Sand Festival 20-26th of January 2014. Come along towards the end of the Summer holidays and check out all the fun penguin activities we will have on offer. Read more
Kaniere School raises awareness
28th August, 2013
Kaniere School students have been studying penguins and decided everyone else should know about them too.
Miracle penguin
24th August, 2013
Despite being feisty at the top, a little blue penguin that was found in Hokitika on Monday had a damaged bottom half and looked unlikely to survive the night.
Trust volunteers recognised
13th August, 2013
The volunteers who have created, developed, driven and supported the West Coast Blue Penguin Trust were acknowledged this evening when they won the Heritage and Environment Award at the Grey District Trustpower Community Awards.
