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What's New? last updated 08 June 2005
What's New? Check here for quarterly updates of Trust funded research
Hector's dolphin caught in gill net Help the North Island Hector's Dolphin

We need your help to protect the critically endangered Hector’s (Maui) dolphin population off the west coast of the North Island of New Zealand. For more information and to learn how you can help click here.

 
Whale Watching at Kaikoura Whalewatch Kaikoura boat

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.

 
location of Porpoise Bay, New Zealand New Marine Mammal Sanctuary Proposed

The Department of Conservation along with the local community are considering creating a new marine mammal sanctuary at Porpoise Bay. For more information click here.

 
Researchers Receive Prestigious Award Drs Steve Dawson and Liz Slooten

New Zealand Whale and Dolphin Trust Trustees Drs Steve Dawson and Liz Slooten were recently awarded the Charles Fleming Award for Environmental Achievement. To read of their achievement click here.

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