There are many ways in which you can help the penguins and the Trust. Get involved by: Joining the Trust Making a donation Making a bequest Donate a tree Volunteering Helping on coastal work days Supporting our sponsors…

The Trust has a comprehensive coastal conservation programme. Measures include the following: Habitat restoration: The Trust’s work involves the conservation of yellow-eyed penguin breeding habitats. Predator control: Introduced predatory mammals pose a serious threat to all New Zealand birds. Research projects: A variety of research projects have been undertaken to learn more about the penguins….

The Yellow-eyed Penguin Trust has been awarded a prestigious BirdLife International Conservation Achievement Award for its innovative conservation work. The Trust is the first New Zealand conservation organisation to receive this award. Her Imperial Highness, Princess Takamado of Japan, Honorary President to BirdLife International, presented the award to the Trust on September 27 during BirdLife…

After many months of long protracted negotiations, the Long Pont project has finally taken off with a hiss and a roar. Firstly, the Clutha District Council granted us the necessary resource consent in very quick time. Then we’ve had a succession of distinguished visitors to the reserve since it was opened by the Minister of…

A group of dedicated volunteers joined the YEPT staff to help us celebrate World Environmental Day, as well as Arbour Day. We were happy to see them, as the weather prediction was not very exciting and we never know how many people will turn up to a public planting day. A group of our ‘Wednesday…

We love yellow-eyed penguins! Feedback from the recently completed membership survey shows that members support the trust because, “you love yellow-eyed penguins” and genuinely want to save them from extinction and contribute to their survival. Thank you for your valued support! A big thank you to members who recently completed the membership survey. The Trust…