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Today is World Albatross Day! 🤍Antipodean albatrosses are among New Zealand’s most threatened seabirds, with accidental ...
19/06/2026

Today is World Albatross Day! 🤍

Antipodean albatrosses are among New Zealand’s most threatened seabirds, with accidental capture by fisheries remaining one of their biggest threats.

Earlier this year, WWF-New Zealand helped fund groundbreaking research on the remote Antipodes Islands, where researcher Jamie Darby from the University of Auckland alongside the Department of Conservation deployed world-first fine-scale GPS tracking devices on Antipodean albatrosses. These advanced tags can reveal exactly when a bird is flying, feeding, resting on the water, or near a fishing vessel. They can even record wingbeats and detect when birds land on the ocean’s surface.

This level of detail has never been available before and could transform our understanding of how and when albatrosses interact with fisheries. The findings will help scientists assess whether current bycatch mitigation measures are working and identify what more needs to be done to keep these birds safe.

WWF-New Zealand has long advocated for stronger protections for seabirds, and science like this is critical to ensuring conservation efforts are effective.

This research will help us better understand how bycatch occurs, assess whether current protections are working, and identify what more needs to be done to give these unique taonga the protections they need.

Happy world albatross day!

Photo Credit: Jamie Darby

BREAKING: The Government has put the brakes on the controversial Fisheries Amendment Bill 🎣Oceans and Fisheries Minister...
18/06/2026

BREAKING: The Government has put the brakes on the controversial Fisheries Amendment Bill 🎣

Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones, appearing before the Primary Production Select Committee today, said his "much-beloved bill could use some more panel-beating,” and would not be progressed this term.

Faced with strong public pressure, the coalition government has stepped back from progressing law changes that would have weakened ocean protection and prioritised the demands of the fishing industry over the long-term health of our marine environment.

This is a significant win for everyone who spoke up for a healthy ocean for future generations 👏

New Zealanders now have the chance to properly scrutinise ocean policies ahead of the election and make their voices heard at the ballot box.

Our recent polling shows just how much Kiwis care about the ocean: 71% say a political party’s policies on protecting the ocean are important when deciding their vote, and 90% support limiting bottom trawling in some form.

Ahead of the election, we’re calling on all parties to commit to 10 ‘Actions for a healthy ocean’, including protecting at least 30% of Aotearoa New Zealand’s ocean through high-quality, Treaty-consistent marine protection; phasing out bottom trawling in vulnerable marine habitats; and reviewing New Zealand’s fisheries management system.

New Zealanders have made their voices heard and should be proud of today’s win. Now it’s time for all political parties to step up for our ocean this election.

17/06/2026

New Zealanders are sending a clear message that they want stronger action to protect our ocean 🌊

Our latest polling shows that 90% of Kiwis want to see bottom trawling limited in some form, and 81% want more Marine Protected Areas.

WWF-New Zealand spokesperson Caitlin Owers joined Jesse Mulligan on RNZ Afternoons to discuss bottom trawling, why concern is growing, and what New Zealanders are telling us about the future they want for our seas.

Have a listen to the interview and learn more about some of the biggest issues facing our marine environment.

Protecting the ocean must be a high priority for decision-makers.

Part 3 of 3

17/06/2026

New Zealanders are sending a clear message that they want stronger action to protect our ocean 🌊

Our latest polling shows that 90% of Kiwis want to see bottom trawling limited in some form, and 81% want more Marine Protected Areas.

WWF-New Zealand spokesperson Caitlin Owers joined Jesse Mulligan on RNZ Afternoons to discuss bottom trawling, why concern is growing, and what New Zealanders are telling us about the future they want for our seas.

Have a listen to the interview and learn more about some of the biggest issues facing our marine environment.

Protecting the ocean must be a high priority for decision-makers.

Part 2 of 3

17/06/2026

New Zealanders are sending a clear message that they want stronger action to protect our ocean 🌊

Our latest polling shows that 90% of Kiwis want to see bottom trawling limited in some form, and 81% want more Marine Protected Areas.

WWF-New Zealand spokesperson Caitlin Owers joined Jesse Mulligan on RNZ Afternoons to discuss bottom trawling, why concern is growing, and what New Zealanders are telling us about the future they want for our seas.

Have a listen to the interview and learn more about some of the biggest issues facing our marine environment.

Protecting the ocean must be a high priority for decision-makers.

Part 1 of 3

New Zealanders have spoken. Will political parties listen? 🌊New polling out today shows:📈 47% of Kiwis now see bottom tr...
10/06/2026

New Zealanders have spoken. Will political parties listen? 🌊

New polling out today shows:

📈 47% of Kiwis now see bottom trawling as the biggest threat to our ocean (up from 37% in 2024)
🐟 90% want bottom trawling restricted in some form
🚫 55% support a complete ban on bottom trawling in the Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana
🌿 81% want to see more Marine Protected Areas
🗳️ 71% say a political party's policies on protecting the ocean are important when deciding their vote.

This election, Kiwis are paying close attention to what’s on the table when it comes to ocean protection, and political parties have been given a clear public mandate to take ambitious action.

Head to the link in the comments to find out more.

The Government’s decision to press ahead with an LNG import terminal without a clear plan for how it will be funded is a...
08/06/2026

The Government’s decision to press ahead with an LNG import terminal without a clear plan for how it will be funded is a costly gamble on fossil fuels. It risks locking Aotearoa New Zealand into long-term fossil fuel dependence, exposing Kiwis to global price shocks and undermining our climate commitments.

Our energy future should be clean, affordable, and resilient, not tied to costly new fossil fuel infrastructure.

The solutions are already here: more solar, electrification of transport and homes, support for businesses and households to move beyond gas, and building a cleaner, more resilient energy system.

We cannot solve today's challenges with yesterday's fuel.

Happy World Ocean Day! 🌊Aotearoa’s marine environment is vast and unique. Up to 80% of our wildlife is in the ocean, wit...
08/06/2026

Happy World Ocean Day! 🌊

Aotearoa’s marine environment is vast and unique. Up to 80% of our wildlife is in the ocean, with our waters home to creatures found nowhere else, including the world’s rarest sea lion, penguin, dolphin, whale, and albatross. We have more species of seabird than anywhere else on earth.

But despite its importance, less than 1% of Aotearoa New Zealand’s ocean is highly protected, and our species and habitats are under immense pressure.

So swipe for a few actions you can take today to protect our moana.

Our ocean and the life within are taonga that need protecting. 💙

Here are three ways you can support your environment this World Environment Day! 🌏Support safer seas, help restore habit...
04/06/2026

Here are three ways you can support your environment this World Environment Day! 🌏

Support safer seas, help restore habitat for species like kākāpō (with donations matched by Antipodes Beauty until 30 June), or get involved by volunteering with a local conservation group.
Let us know what action you take!

For the first time in over a decade, new marine reserves have officially been confirmed in Aotearoa New Zealand.From the...
02/06/2026

For the first time in over a decade, new marine reserves have officially been confirmed in Aotearoa New Zealand.

From the 1st of July, five new marine reserves along the Otago coast will help protect some of our most iconic marine species, including hoiho yellow-eyed penguins, pakake sea lions, and tutumairekurai Hector's dolphins.

This is a long overdue step forward for a region that was previously the only part of the country without a marine reserve. After years of delay, these new protections will create genuine safe havens where wildlife can forage, hunt, and thrive.

But this is a moment to celebrate, it's also a reminder of how much work remains. Even with these new reserves, less than 1% of New Zealand's ocean is highly protected.

Lets make this the new wave of ocean protection in Aotearoa.

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