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DOC's work with penguins

Tagged juvenile White-flippered penguin showing moulting, held by Robin Burleigh (in DOC uniform). Photo: Brenda Greene.
Tagged juvenile White-flippered penguin
showing moulting, held by Robin Burleigh
(in DOC uniform)

Conservation organisations, individuals and the Department of Conservation all play a role in protecting penguins.

The recovery plan for hoiho outlines the priorities for the department's work in protecting this species.

Learn more

Birds of the sea and shore - Te Ara Encyclopedia of NZ

Contacts

DOC HOTline - 24 hour emergency number

Phone 0800 DOC HOTline (0800 362 468) to report:

Sick or injured wildlife
Whale or dolphin strandings

Conservation for prosperity. Tiakina te taiao, kia puawai