Sir Edmund Hillary
It was with sadness we learnt of Sir Edmund’s passing (11.01.08). He was a true New Zealand icon, although he himself did not like that designation.The Yellow-eyed Penguin Trust has very fond memories of our association with him through our own iconic species – the yellow-eyed penguin. Founding trustees remember his and Lady June Hillary’s…
Stewart Island – P1 nest search results
The first phase of field work for the fifth and final season of the Trust’s Stewart Island project was completed by early November, with searches for nests on the Bravo group, Codfish Island and the Anglem coast of Stewart Island carried out by Trust staff, DOC staff, and volunteers. Only 13 nests were found along…
Almost an Island Conference Proceedings
You can also download the conference proceedings and biographies of the speakers by clicking here (pdf 400kb) Friday 12 October 2007 Conference Opening Opening speakers were Tahu Potiki (Chairperson of Te Runanga O Otakou), the Hon Damien O’Connor (Minister of Tourism), Peter Chin (Mayor of Dunedin), Anton Oliver (Patron, Yellow-eyed Penguin Trust), and Euan Kennedy…
Trust Nursery wins Supreme Award
The Yellow-eyed Penguin Trust Nursery was announced the Supreme Award winner at the Trust Power Dunedin Community Awards ceremony in Dunedin on 3rd September 2007. The Trust received $1500 and the opportunity to represent the city at the 2007 Trust Power National Community Awards in Wanaka in March next year. The trust beat 76 other…
WWF-NZ chooses Trust
The Yellow-eyed Penguin Trust was chosen to be part of a WWF-New Zealand report on the social and economic benefits of community conservation projects, released 6 August to mark the start of Conservation Week. Findings from three community-led programmes showed that the simple act of planting a tree or trapping a possum creates a virtuous circle…
Almost an Island Conference programme
Please note that speakers/times are subject to change. Title: ‘Almost an Island – Valuing Otago Peninsula’ Is biodiversity conservation paying it’s way?: The social and economic benefits of conserving nature on Otago Peninsula. Registration Closing date for registrations is 30 September 2007. Click here to download a registration form THURSDAY 11TH OCTOBER Otago Peninsula tour…
