Beneath the waves, beneath the lies • Māui and Hector’s Dolphin Defenders

Submissions that refuse to submit

It's been a busy month for making submissions, but we have refused to be submissive! It seems such a funny title to submit to making submissions. But really important to have a say. The Government is… Read more

New regulations but gaps still remain

New regulations introduced last year that we were involved in establishing, include a new set net ban for the entire west coast of the North Island, and protection for Tasman Bay Hector's dolphins… Read more

DOC takes four months to report the death of one Māui dolphin

Researchers have voiced their concern over the Department of Conservation taking four months to report on the death of one of the very last Māui dolphins. The Māui dolphin is a critically endangered… Read more

High-speed boat event poses threat to Hector’s dolphins

A high-speed international boating event is being planned to take place in Lyttelton Harbour next January, but Lyttelton Harbour is also home to Hector's dolphins. This event could cause catastrophic… Read more

Industrial agriculture also threatens dolphin habitat

Confronting footage of soupy waters entering into a marine mammal sanctuary, that is home to the nationally vulnerable Hector's dolphins, raises concern over the dolphin's health. These dolphins… Read more

Increased fishing quotas pose more threats to Māui dolphins

As NZ fisheries increase the snapper catch quota they claim this does not increase a threat to the Māui dolphins, but these claims are being challenged. Read more about the increased fishing quotas… Read more

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