Maui and Hector's Dolphin Defenders

New research may help protect, save Maui & Hector's dolphins

Thursday, 2 March 2017, 11:33 am | Maui and Hector's Dolphin Defenders

A pioneering scientific study currently underway has proven new thermal detection technology could be used to help protect and save Maui and Hector’s dolphins. Initial survey results suggest the technology and technique could be deployed to provide ... More >>

Government using uncertain science to distract

Monday, 8 August 2016, 3:19 pm | Maui and Hector's Dolphin Defenders

The government is using uncertain science to distract the public from unsustainable bycatch in New Zealand’s fisheries, says an environmental advocacy group dedicated to Māui and Hector’s dolphins. More >>

Government using uncertain science to distract from bycatch

Monday, 8 August 2016, 12:43 pm | Maui and Hector's Dolphin Defenders

The government is using uncertain science to distract the public from unsustainable bycatch in New Zealand’s fisheries, says an environmental advocacy group dedicated to Māui and Hector’s dolphins. More >>

Massive Purse Seine Fishers horrifies dolphin defenders

Tuesday, 2 February 2016, 9:27 am | Maui and Hector's Dolphin Defenders

Reports of Māui dolphins inshore with surfers at Piha this week have coincided with local resident concerns about purse seine fishing close to shore. More >>

Dolphin Survival Depends On Kiwis Keeping An Eye On The Sea

Monday, 11 January 2016, 10:46 am | Maui and Hector's Dolphin Defenders

Dolphin Survival Depends On Kiwis Keeping An Eye On The Sea And On What We Eat More >>

Campaign Launched To Educate Consumers Who Love Dolphins

Monday, 2 November 2015, 8:57 am | Maui and Hector's Dolphin Defenders

A new campaign launched on Sunday makes a dramatic link between fish and chips and the extinction of Māui and Hector’s dolphins. More >>

Campaign Launch to Highlight Dolphin By-catch

Thursday, 22 October 2015, 9:52 am | Maui and Hector's Dolphin Defenders

A new campaign is being launched at 2pm on Sunday 1 November at the Onehunga pedestrian overbridge, near Onehunga Port, to highlight the by-catch risk to New Zealand’s endangered Māui and Hector’s dolphins. More >>

Campaign Launch to Highlight Dolphin By-catch

Wednesday, 21 October 2015, 12:30 pm | Maui and Hector's Dolphin Defenders

A new campaign is being launched at 2pm on Sunday 1 November at the Onehunga pedestrian overbridge, near Onehunga Port, to highlight the by-catch risk to New Zealand’s endangered Māui and Hector’s dolphins. More >>

Dolphin Defenders join IWC’s call for better protection

Tuesday, 23 June 2015, 10:05 am | Maui and Hector's Dolphin Defenders

New Zealand based conservation groups are supporting the call for better protection of Māui dolphins after the International Whaling Commission reiterated the need for the Government to do more, at its meeting this week. More >>

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