Come and connect with penguin projects

The Trust’s quarterly meeting for Supporters is taking a fresh approach this Sunday afternoon in presenting an update on all current projects and inviting input.  The agenda is more focussed on the work of the Trust rather than its business and we’d love you to join us in Ngakawau Hall at 2pm to and stay for afternoon tea. […]

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Penguins galore in Ngakawau

The Trust will be visiting Ngakawau, 30km north of Westport, on Sunday 23rd February and you’re invited.  All those with an interest in penguins and coastal wildlife will be in for a treat. […]

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Penguinville draws to a close

Heaps of children have been down to Hokitika beach over the past week to be creative and learn about penguins.  The event continues today (Saturday 25th) and wraps up on Sunday with prizegiving at 2pm. […]

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Exciting new programme for Penguinville 2014

Penguinville gets underway from 1pm Monday 20th to noon Sunday 26th  January for the creation of fun penguin houses on Hokitika beach.  This year, exciting new art and craft activities from Clare and games from Zoe will also be available Wednesday to Friday for children. […]

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Bugman supports local conservation groups

Bugman, Ruud Kleinpaste will be guest speaker as the West Coast Penguin Trust joins other community conservation groups at two events to showcase their projects on 30th and 31st August. […]

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Successful seabird season at Cape Foulwind

On 23 December, Trust Ranger Reuben Lane and Chairperson Kerry-Jayne Wilson surveyed the sooty shearwaters at Cape Foulwind and the gulls and terns breeding on nearby Wall Island.  It looks like a good season for all.  (Photo: Graeme Taylor) […]

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Education resource launched today

A dream for years, the seed of the idea germinated 30 months ago and today we launched the magnificent “Blue Penguins and Other Seabirds” education resource. […]

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GivingTuesday comes to NZ

The Trust has been focussed on research and practical projects but now needs your help to maintain its work to better understand and protect penguins on the West Coast, and you can help this #GivingTuesday! […]

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Will you be an annual supporter or a life member?

Become a supporter of the West Coast Penguin Trust today and your contribution will make a big difference. […]

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Vote for Tawaki!

The first Seabird of the year poll is underway and the Trust is campaign manager for the Fiordland crested penguin or tawaki! […]

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