Great to see the plight of hoiho made front page news : Recovery too late for hoiho. Written by Jono Edwards, Otago Daily Times. While things are dire, all those involved in penguin conservation work tirelessly to assist the birds. We will all continue to do this for as long as it takes. Remember this is...Continue

Have your say on the new strategy to support the ecological and cultural health of hoiho/yellow-eyed penguins. Give your feedback by 20 September 2019. Hoiho are a nationally endangered species. There are two distinct populations. The northern population is in decline, and we need fast action to avoid their extinction on the mainland. Little is...Continue

Saturday 3th August 2019 Time: 9am – 4pm 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 for...Continue

Saturday 1st – Monday 3rd June 2019 – Brentwood Hotel, Kilbirnie, Wellington This 80th celebratory conference aims to continue the fine work of previous events in making this the premier New Zealand conference for the communication of new research findings on New Zealand birds and for providing opportunities for discussion and networking for professional ornithologists,...Continue

Saturday 24th – Wednesday 28th August 2019 The International Penguin Conferences (IPC) are the primary gathering of the world’s leading scientists, research managers and policy makers working on penguin biology, ecology, health and behaviour to discuss ongoing research, identify current and emerging conservation issues and create action plans. It’s a unique opportunity to bring together...Continue

This Saturday 2nd of March is the Annual Sea Week Coastal Clean Up, so we’re heading back to Smails Beach to tackle the sand dunes! If you would like to join in the fun, then please head down to the Dinosaur Park on John Wilson Drive, Dunedin at 10.30am. Here you can collect your gloves...Continue