The Trust’s AGM will take place at 10am on Friday 24th May at Greymouth District Council chambers, followed by a supporters meeting. […]
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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. […]
Kaniere School raises awareness
Kaniere School students have been studying penguins and decided everyone else should know about them too. […]
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. […]
Finding the balance – have your say on the RPS
The West Coast Blue Penguin Trust was created in 2006 by West Coasters concerned at the level of seemingly unfettered coastal development. Now, there is more understanding of the coastal environment and seabird habitat by local authorities, developers and the general public. However, concern is being expressed by environmentalists as the West Coast Regional Council is proposing more use […]
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. […]
Desktop penguins
Would you like to be welcomed to your computer by a little blue penguin or two? The Trust has made some wonderful images available for you to download as desktop images here. […]
