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Decision to Delay Monitoring ‘Fatally Flawed’
Sunday, 12 November 2017, 12:07 pm | Maui and Hector's Dolphin Defenders
Conservation group representatives say a decision by the new Minister of Fisheries, Stuart Nash, to delay implementation of camera monitoring of fishing efforts in New Zealand is ‘fatally flawed’. More >>
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 >>