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 over the past decades had destroyed much of the natural vegetation. Following a severe predation episode and...Continue

Time: 9am – 4pm Date: Saturday 1st August 2020 Venue: Archway 2 Lecture Theatre Archway Building on the corner of Union Street East and Leith Walk University of Otago, Dunedin (map can be found here) During the day there will be time for all groups who wish to have an opportunity to report on what they have done...Continue

Dear supporters of hoiho The New Zealand Government has declared the country as Level 4 due to Covid-19, and we are all in lockdown.  However, as I write this from my own bubble at home, I wanted to let you all know that the Yellow-eyed Penguin Trust is operating as an essential service. Only our...Continue

We are pleased to announce the Yellow-eyed Penguin Trust Annual Meeting will be held on Tuesday 24th of March 2020. Time: 6:00pm Venue:Level 1, John Wickliffe House, 265 Princes Street Dunedin Agenda as follows: Apologies Minutes of 2019 Annual Meeting Annual Report Financial Report General Business Election of Trustees We look forward to seeing you....Continue

The recently crowned Bird of the Year, the hoiho/yellow eyed penguin, is getting a much needed helping hand alongside more than 168 other community conservation projects announced Minister for Conservation Eugenie Sage today. 168 community conservation projects throughout New Zealand are benefiting from $8 million in government grants, including $500,000 to three Otago projects supporting...Continue

Great to see hoiho continuing to make the headlines and the call for assistance to everyone involved. Thanks ODT Editor. www.odt.co.nz/opinion/editorial/penguin-protection...Continue