Help Protect our Whales
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Help Protect our Whales

Thriving whales are needed for a thriving ocean.

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Eagle ray swimming

Looking after the ocean

We have a diverse range of coastal and marine environments, habitats, and species. We want to make sure it stays that way.

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Bryde's Whale

Looking after species

Working to protect taonga marine species and their habitats through research, advocacy and conservation. 

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Wind turbine

Climate action

The climate crisis affects every corner of our planet – from the poles to the tropics, and from the mountains to the oceans.

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Building traps

Conservation & Education

Inspiring and enabling New Zealanders to care for their habitats and species as part of a healthier society and economy. 

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Our Moana Our Future

The ocean needs our help

Unsustainable fishing, plastic pollution and climate change are pushing fragile marine species and habitats to the brink of extinction. 30% of our marine mammals and 90% of our seabird species are threatened.             
And less than 1% of our Moana is protected.

Add your name to show your support for '30x30'  - having 30% of our ocean in Marine Protected Areas by 2030.
 

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Send a WWF Wildlife eCard

Help loved ones celebrate Valentine's Day, an anniversary, birthday, or other special occasion.

Make a donation on their behalf and send them a customised eCard to let them know.

Your thoughtful gift will make a difference for nature.

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Adopt an animal

By adopting an animal through a monthly donation to WWF, you will be safeguarding the home, food, and safety of threatened and endangered species locally and globally.

 

You can adopt an albatross, penguin, dolphin or tiger. 
 

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Shorebirds, Firth of Thames
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Juvenile sperm whale
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Forest at Mt Bruce
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Emissions Trading Scheme reform