Return from Antarctica to face the press

Kerry-Jayne Wilson has returned to Hobart from her epic research adventure to Antarctica.  Questions have been asked about the cost of the rescue from the ice and Kerry-Jayne was among those meeting the press when they reached dry land after two months at sea.  Read her update here: Seventh report – back in Hobart […]

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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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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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First Tawaki Results

Following a quick scan of the images from WCPT cameras within the Fiordland crested penguin (tawaki) nesting area at Jackson Head, it seems that there are plenty of possums and rats about. […]

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New Fiordland crested penguin project funded and underway

The West Coast Penguin Trust has just embarked on an exciting new project to establish the predators that are contributing to the decline of the threatened Fiordland crested penguins. […]

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Annual Blue Penguin Census, 11-15 Sept

The blue penguin census is a great opportunity to get out onto your local beach and get to know it a little better!  […]

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Trust celebrates fence closing

The West Coast Penguin Trust celebrated the symbolic closing of its 2.6km penguin protection fence on Friday with great pride. […]

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