Chair and Tawaki Ranger, Robin, currently exploring the Antipodes with the Tawaki Project

Chair and Tawaki Ranger, Robin Long, is out on an expedition to the Antipodes Islands with the Tawaki Project currently. Follow the team’s journey here: https://www.facebook.com/TawakiProject Try to spot the Robin, whilst conducting ground counts of Erect-crested penguin nests on Proclamation Island, Bounty Islands. […]

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Award winning night for the Trust

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. […]

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The Trust is a ‘Leading Light’!

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. […]

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Public talks in Haast, Friday 6th March

All are welcome at the Trust’s illustrated talks at the Heartland World Heritage Hotel, Haast on Friday at 7pm. […]

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Gary the penguin gets special treatment

On Westland Anniversary Day (1 December), a juvenile Fiordland crested penguin (tawaki) was found on Hokitika beach, in need of protection and tender care. […]

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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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