For seasonal management purposes, Tavora Reserve (Bobby’s Head), near Palmerston will be closed until 28 February 2022. In 1993 the Yellow-eyed Penguin Trust secured this land for the purpose of improving and enhancing the breeding habitat for yellow-eyed penguin/hoiho present. At the time of purchase there were very low natural values remaining. Intensive farming practices...Continue

Words from Alejandro Simeone, Juliana Vianna and Guillermo Luna-Jorquera, the Local Organising Committee for the 11th International Penguin Congress to be held in Chile 2023....Continue

APPLICATIONS CLOSED Current vacancies: 2x Rangers (1x 40 hours per week, 1x 20 hours per week) The Yellow-eyed Penguin Trust’s / Te Tautiaki Hoiho work involves the conservation of coastal ecosystems that include yellow-eyed penguin / hoiho breeding habitats. It has protected hoiho habitats along the Otago and Southland coastlines by establishing penguin reserves, providing...Continue

The Annual Yellow-eyed Penguin Symposium is on again for 2021. Please note the venue is the same as last year. Date: Saturday 7th August 2021 Time: 9am – 4pm Venue: Archway 2 Lecture Theatre Archway Building on the corner of Union Street East and Leith Walk (look for the YEPT flags along the way!) University of Otago,...Continue

The Yellow Eyed Penguin Trust and the West Coast Penguin Trust have teamed up to bring you these stunning behind the scenes fundraising tours, led by the hugely experienced Nature Quest, for our supporters. Two trips are planned, departing from Nelson on 3rd and 16th September and have optional extensions through the Catlins and to Stewart Island. Whichever...Continue

Story first published on the Department of Conservation – Te Papa Atawhai website on 09 March 2021 The moult season (February to April) is a crucial and stressful time for New Zealand’s cherished penguins, but our actions can make all the difference, says DOC.                      ...Continue