A dream for years, the seed of the idea germinated 30 months ago and today we launched the magnificent “Blue Penguins and Other Seabirds” education resource. […]
Tag: west coast
GivingTuesday comes to NZ
The Trust has been focussed on research and practical projects but now needs your help to maintain its work to better understand and protect penguins on the West Coast, and you can help this #GivingTuesday! […]
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. […]
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! […]
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. […]
New Fiordland crested penguin project funded and underway
The West Coast Penguin Trust has just embarked on an exciting new project to establish the predators that are contributing to the decline of the threatened Fiordland crested penguins. […]
Annual Blue Penguin Census, 11-15 Sept
The blue penguin census is a great opportunity to get out onto your local beach and get to know it a little better! […]
Trust celebrates fence closing
The West Coast Penguin Trust celebrated the symbolic closing of its 2.6km penguin protection fence on Friday with great pride. […]
Annual Report celebrates progress for penguins
The West Coast Penguin Trust bases its conservation work on sound science. That science continues to underpin improved understanding of the threats facing penguins and seabirds in the region for improved conservation management, and the Annual Report, published today, updates readers on all of our projects. […]
Tumbleweed Tees for Tawaki!
Tumbleweed Tees have created a stunning Fiordland crested penguin or tawaki image for their tee shirts and will donate $5 to the Trust for every adult shirt sold. […]
