This video was filmed in the Catlins, south of Dunedin, for Discovery UK’s show Big Pacific. It showcases the life of the yellow-eyed penguin and their chicks.
APPLICATIONS CLOSED. The Yellow-eyed Penguin Trust is happy to announce a search for an Emerging Leader to serve on the Trust Board. You will be a full voting and participating trustee on a special one-year term from the date of appointment. Our goal is to bring a fresh and different perspective to our Board and...Continue
We are pleased to announce details for the 2022 Yellow-eyed Penguin Trust Annual Meeting. Held via Zoom: Tuesday 22 March 2021 at 6:30pm Level 1, John Wickliffe House 265 Princes Street, Dunedin All welcome – we invite you to join us via Zoom. Please contact generalmanager@yeptrust.org.nz to register. We look forward to...Continue
Current Vacancy: Ranger (full time, fixed term) The Yellow-eyed Penguin Trust is excited to advertise a new vacancy in our team. We are looking forward to receiving applications from conservation-minded people to join our team as a Ranger on a one-year contract. This person will work on the frontline on our coastal habitat conservation and...Continue
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
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