We need your help to protect the endangered Hectors dolphin
- including the critically endangered North Island population known
as Mauis dolphin. For more information and to learn how you can
help click here.
Hectors Dolphin Threat Management
Plan
The Department of Conservation and Ministry of Fisheries are currently
working on a Threat Management Plan for Hectors dolphin. To
find out more click here.
Whale Watching at Kaikoura
The Department of Conservation has decided not to grant more permits
for watching sperm whales at Kaikoura. To find out how Trust research
led to this decision click here.
Researchers Receive Prestigious Award
New Zealand Whale and Dolphin Trust Trustees Associate Professors Steve Dawson and
Liz Slooten were recently awarded the Charles Fleming Award for
Environmental Achievement. To read of their achievement click
here.