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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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. […]
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. […]
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. […]
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. […]
Healthpost contribute to the health of the Trust
HealthPost selected the West Coast Penguin Trust as May’s charity and we were overwhelmed with the generous donation of over $8500 towards the penguin fence. […]
Everyone’s invited to the fence closing ceremony
The long awaited 2.6km penguin protection fence will be formally ‘closed’ in a ceremony on 22nd August and everyone’s invited. […]
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. […]
Successful seabird season at Cape Foulwind
On 23 December, Trust Ranger Reuben Lane and Chairperson Kerry-Jayne Wilson surveyed the sooty shearwaters at Cape Foulwind and the gulls and terns breeding on nearby Wall Island. It looks like a good season for all. (Photo: Graeme Taylor) […]
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. […]
