“Chile’s government has rejected a controversial $2.5bn iron and copper mining project proposed in an important area for biodiversity and marine life. The Dominga project, 70km north of the city of La Serena, would have seen an open-pit mine, processing and desalination plants, as well as a large port, installed just 30km from a famed […]
Penguins are incredibly cute and fluffy, and hilarious when they walk, but they also break records in diving, and have an amazing ability to survive in the cold. Today, a comprehensive genetic analysis of penguins helps explain why, and sheds light on their future under a warming climate. Read the news item here. […]
Granity School welcomed ex-local and author, Juliet Cooper for a very special visit in July. Juliet used to live in Granity, and during her time here, was inspired by the whanau of kororā (Blue Penguins) who lived under her cottage. She wrote a children’s book about them and decided to launch it back in the […]
At last night’s 4th West Coast Leading Light Business Excellence Awards, MC’d by TV One’s Peter Williams, the Trust was very proud to be named winner in both its categories. […]
The West Coast Penguin Trust has today been named as a finalist in both the Not For Profit and the Environment categories of the 2014 West Coast Leading Light Business Excellence Awards. […]
All are welcome at the Trust’s illustrated talks at the Heartland World Heritage Hotel, Haast on Friday at 7pm. […]
The Grey District Aquatic Centre is planning a Virtual Cook Strait Swim to raise funds for local charities. The West Coast Penguin Trust will be there and we need you! […]
The Trust has again been connecting up with children this summer and there’s more planned in the coming weeks. […]
We’ve just become aware of Penguin Awareness Day! What can you do today, or any day, to share the love of penguins? […]
The West Coast Penguin Trust is delighted to announce the search for a new Trustee and is inviting applications. Do you have the time, enthusiasm, skills and love of the Coast and its wildlife that the Trust is seeking? […]
