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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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 Mother'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. 
 

Latest news

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Forest at Mt Bruce
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Emissions Trading Scheme reform

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Blue maomao
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Long awaited action to restore Tīkapa Moana

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Need for ocean management overhaul

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Wairarapa coast
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National Policy Statement for Indigenous Biodiversity

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Hauraki Gulf Petition Presented

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Protecting the kōkako

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Clutha flathead
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Taking Care of Tyre Gully

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Kapiti coast
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Ngākau mōhio – Understanding

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seafood - tarahiki
Submission

Submission on the Draft Fisheries Industry Transformation Plan

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Advocacy Update

Budget 2023 – A budget that future generations will pay for  

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General News

We've moved

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Long Beach replanting, Otago
Success Story

Building connections between nature and people