Hector's and Maui's dolphins - marine mammal sanctuaries notified
Draft Hector's and Maui's dolphins Threat Managment Plan consultation
Learn about recent DOC work with Hector's and Maui's dolphins. View summaries of surveys and sightings as well as information from the Hector's dolphin incident database.
View information collected on the distribution of Maui's dolphin since the establishment of the set net closure between Maunganui Bluff and Pariokariwa Point in 2002.
View results of the Te Waewae Bay boat surveys and a summary of the information from the Hector’s dolphin incident database.
Dolphins in NZ waters factsheet (PDF, 166K)
Marine Mammal Action Plan 2005-2010 (PDF, 336K)
Sharing our coasts with marine mammals
This brochure summarises the simple rules you need to follow around whales, dolphins or seals.
Marine mammals of NZ poster
Marine and coastal conservation
To report whale or dolphin sightings or strandings phone the DOC HOTline 24 hour emergency number:
0800 DOCHOTline (0800 362 468)
