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You can help the blue duck/whio

Reporting sightings

The general public can assist the Department of Conservation with the recovery of the blue duck by reporting all sightings.

Essential information

  • Date
  • Location
  • Number seen

Additional information

Any additional information about their sex, age (juvenile or adult, size of juveniles), or what they were doing would also be useful.

Where to send your report

Send it to the nearest DOC office.

Sighting cards

You can also get sighting cards from all DOC offices.

Learn more

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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