Craig Potton, Patron of the West Coast Blue Penguin Trust, became a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit when the Queen’s Birthday honours were announced a few days ago. […]
Tag: penguin
Dog attacks at Karoro, Greymouth
A penguin found yesterday had been mauled to death by a dog and two others were killed in the past fortnight in the same area. [Photo: Grey Star] […]
Largest seabird breeding colony between Cook Strait and Fiordland discovered
A Trust survey of an inshore island at Cape Foulwind, near Westport, has led to the surprise discovery of what appears to be the largest West Coast seabird colony between Cook Strait and Fiordland. (Photo: Fairy Prion by ZooPro) […]
AGM and Supporters Meeting 24th May
The Trust’s AGM will take place at 10am on Friday 24th May at Greymouth District Council chambers, followed by a supporters meeting. […]
Trust volunteers recognised
The volunteers who have created, developed, driven and supported the West Coast Blue Penguin Trust were acknowledged this evening when they won the Heritage and Environment Award at the Grey District Trustpower Community Awards. […]
Miracle penguin
Despite being feisty at the top, a little blue penguin that was found in Hokitika on Monday had a damaged bottom half and looked unlikely to survive the night. […]
Penguin Art Installation at Hokitika’s Driftwood & Sand
The West Coast Blue Penguin Trust is planning for a bigger and better Penguinville experience during the Driftwood and Sand Festival 20-26th of January 2014. Come along towards the end of the Summer holidays and check out all the fun penguin activities we will have on offer. […]
Planting working bee, Cobden Island 10th May
As part of the Cobden Wetland restoration (Northern Breakwater) project, DOC has been working to restore wetland habitat. You are invited to join local DOC staff at 10am on Friday 10th May to help planting and join in a BBQ afterwards. […]
New Trustee welcomed
Kim McPherson is delighted to have been invited to join the Trust as a Trustee. She brings experience in ecotourism as well as in community work through her involvement in the Scouting movement. […]
Cycle trail bypasses penguins
The West Coast Wilderness Cycle Trail will bypass a thriving penguin colony at Camerons near Greymouth. […]
