Project Jonah - Latest News [Page 1]
A New Relationship Takes Off
Tuesday, 7 July 2020, 4:03 pm | Project Jonah
Kaikoura Helicopters - See the Whale From Head to Tail Kaikoura Helicopters, a division of GCH Aviation, one of New Zealand’s largest private aviation companies, has partnered with marine mammal welfare organisation Project Jonah, and together they are on a ... More >>
Project Jonah’s State of Marine Mammals in Aotearoa
Thursday, 16 May 2019, 11:37 am | Project Jonah
New Zealand has always been a nation where ordinary people play a key part in caring for our environment and native species. However, it’s important that those of us who are committed to preserving New Zealand’s wildlife are up-to-date with the ... More >>
One Less Threat to Marine Mammals
Thursday, 12 April 2018, 12:41 pm | Project Jonah
Today’s news that the government will not issue any further block offers for offshore oil and gas exploration has been welcomed by Project Jonah. The marine mammal welfare charity views this decision as a step forward for the survival of many threatened ... More >>
Diving into the World of Whales!
Tuesday, 31 October 2017, 10:38 am | Project Jonah
Exploring the legend of Paikea, writing whale songs, measuring out a 26m long blue whale, and discussing ways to reduce marine litter ... these are just a handful of activities included in the World of Whales education kit, released today by Project ... More >>
Response on strandings and rescue success rates
Thursday, 23 March 2017, 2:29 pm | Project Jonah
There is a story in the news today regarding strandings and rescue success rates in New Zealand. More >>
Help Prepare for Summer Whale Strandings
Wednesday, 4 November 2015, 12:57 pm | Project Jonah
Ever wondered what it’s like to get close to a whale, or help save a life? Well now’s your chance to find out. More >>
The Bachelor NZ Endorses Marine Mammal Cruelty as ‘Romantic’
Thursday, 7 May 2015, 10:35 am | Project Jonah
TV3’s The Bachelor, produced by Mediaworks NZ, has taken its contestants to SeaWorld Australia in a hope to find true love. However, all they found there were captive dolphins held in inhumane conditions forced to perform for human enjoyment. More >>
Project Jonah thanks volunteers in whale effort
Thursday, 16 January 2014, 11:49 am | Project Jonah
Despite more than two days of significant effort by the Department of Conservation (DOC), Project Jonah volunteers and the local community caring for, re-floating and attempting to herd the remaining pilot whales back to deep water using boats and ... More >>
Mass Whale Stranding - Farewell Spit
Tuesday, 14 January 2014, 4:17 pm | Project Jonah
A mass stranding of pilot whales has taken place at Farewell Spit. 60 pilot whales were discovered stranded this morning, and Department of Conservation staff were able to successfully refloat 47 of the animals. 13 animals remain stranded on the ... More >>
A Whale of a Time - Charity Fundraiser
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 12:35 pm | Project Jonah
As the saying goes, ‘life begins at 40’, and for whale rescue charity Project Jonah, let’s hope that saying rings true. This November marks the start of Project Jonah’s 40th year. In that time, the group has saved the lives of hundreds of whales, ... More >>
Whalebus Design Competition: Nakedbus.com & Whale Rescue
Tuesday, 30 July 2013, 2:22 pm | Project Jonah
Whalebus Design Competition Marks the Beginning of Relationship Between Nakedbus.com and Whale Rescue Charity Project Jonah More >>
Crowdfunding for a New Whale
Tuesday, 23 July 2013, 4:50 pm | Project Jonah
Spring marks the start of the busy stranding season in New Zealand and whale rescue charity Project Jonah is focused on providing its whale rescue training to volunteers across the country. However, their inflatable training dolphin ‘Moko’ is worn ... More >>
Project Jonah Volunteers Keep Watch for Whales
Friday, 16 November 2012, 10:16 am | Project Jonah
Project Jonah Marine Mammal Medics are today monitoring the Golden Bay shoreline for signs of further whale strandings. More >>
All’s Well That Ends Well for Stolen Whale Rescue Trailer
Friday, 19 October 2012, 6:53 pm | Project Jonah
Whale rescue charity Project Jonah New Zealand has good news, now finding itself one whale rescue trailer up rather than one trailer down, one week after a trailer was stolen from its rooftop car park on Dominion Road, Auckland. After the theft ... More >>
All’s Well That Ends Well for Stolen Whale Rescue Trailer
Friday, 19 October 2012, 6:52 pm | Project Jonah
Whale rescue charity Project Jonah New Zealand has good news, now finding itself one whale rescue trailer up rather than one trailer down, one week after a trailer was stolen from its rooftop car park on Dominion Road, Auckland. More >>
Public Help Urgently Needed To Find Whale-Rescue Trailer
Friday, 12 October 2012, 2:47 pm | Project Jonah
The lead up to the festive season is often a prime time for thieves – and Project Jonah New Zealand suffered a great loss today (Friday 12 October) when a box trailer was discovered stolen from its rooftop car park in Mt Eden, Auckland. More >>
Old Sheets And Pillowcases Urgently Needed for Whale Rescue
Tuesday, 9 October 2012, 1:06 pm | Project Jonah
Spring marks the start of the busy stranding season in New Zealand and whale rescue charity Project Jonah is in desperate need of essential supplies to re-stock their emergency response kits up and down the country. Pilot whale mass stranding Spirits ... More >>
Whales Restrand Overnight
Thursday, 26 January 2012, 9:31 am | Project Jonah
WHALES RESTRAND OVERNIGHT First light this morning (subs: January 26, 2012) has revealed that all 33 whales that were refloated yesterday from Farewell Spit in Golden Bay restranded overnight. “This is tragic news,” says Kimberly Muncaster, Project ... More >>
Refloated Whales Bring Relief But Call to Stay Watchful
Wednesday, 25 January 2012, 9:27 pm | Project Jonah
After two days and two attempts to save the 100 long-finned pilot whales stranded on Farewell Spit in Golden Bay, the 34 surviving whales on the beach at first light this morning (subs: January 25, 2012) appear to be making their way out to sea. 39 ... More >>
Whales Restrand Despite Huge Volunteer Effort
Tuesday, 24 January 2012, 3:29 pm | Project Jonah
Forty whales have restranded at Farewell Spit in Golden Bay, despite a huge effort by volunteers to refloat the animals just before lunchtime. Project Jonah volunteers who have worked since first light to refloat the whales are now digging deep to restart ... More >>