Penguin habitat improved

The West Coast Blue Penguin Trust’s restoration project, on the north edge of Hokitika, received a boost this morning as an enthusiastic group planted around 250 native plants to create penguin habitat and shelter.  […]

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Penguin proof fence is about to become a reality

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. […]

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Arki loves “Pegwigns”

Trust Education project leader, Zoe Watson, recently presented a class session at Kokatahi School and received wonderful thank you letters from some of the children. […]

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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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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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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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