Contact the Blue Duck Recovery Group leader Andrew Glaser at:
The Department of Conservation published the second 'Whio Recovery Plan 2009 - 2019' in 2009. The 10-year plan focuses on retention of viable wild whio populations throughout their natural range in the North and South Islands. Find out more about the recovery plan.
The Manganui o te Ao River along with other smaller mountain rivers hold high numbers of whio.
Get information about the Oparara Blue Duck Protection Programme, sponsored by Solid Energy.
Learn about the long-term goal to establish a population whio/blue duck in Styx-Arahura Valleys on the West Coast. The project is sponsored by Solid Energy.
Tongariro Forest is bordered by three main rivers (Whakapapa, Whanganui and Mangatepopo), all of which hold high numbers of whio.
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Birds of prey - Te Ara Encyclopedia of NZ
DOC HOTline - 24 hour emergency number
Phone 0800 DOC HOTline (0800 362 468) to report:
Sick or injured wildlife Whale or dolphin strandings
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