penguin proof fence Archives - West Coast Penguin Trust

The Trust is a ‘Leading Light’!

Posted on April 1, 2015 by andypeng

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. […]

Calling aspiring Trustees

Posted on January 13, 2015 by andypeng

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? […]

Penguin fence progressing

Posted on June 26, 2014 by andypeng

This morning, Trust Chair, Kerry-Jayne Wilson, called by to inspect the Pahuatane penguin fence and was pleased at the progress being made and impressed by the professional job being done. […]

Penguin proof fence construction begins

Posted on May 18, 2014 by andypeng

After years of planning and talks, construction of a fence which will cover 2.3km of the Coast Road started last week on a corner that has claimed the lives of dozens of blue penguins. […]

Penguin proof fence is about to become a reality

Posted on March 31, 2014 by andypeng

The Trust has been working towards the installation of a fence along sections of State Highway 6 where penguin mortality has been disastrous in recent years and, with great support from Holcim NZ, Maccaferri NZ, Resene and many donations from supporters, work is finally set to commence next week. […]

Bugman supports local conservation groups

Posted on August 19, 2014 by andypeng

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. […]

GivingTuesday comes to NZ

Posted on November 20, 2014 by andypeng

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! […]