The TAWAKI PROJECT promotes the conservation of the four species of crested penguins and their habitats throughout their range in Aotearoa/New Zealand, from Fiordland to the subantarctic islands.

The Tawaki Trust is established for the following purposes: 

• Implement and support conservation, research, advocacy and education projects related to Crested Penguins;
• Encourage, guide and assist restoration and conservation projects in relation to the Crested Penguins;
• Improve the national and international threat ranking of the Crested Penguins;
• Educate, raise public awareness, and encourage community and stakeholder involvement in relation to the conservation values, protection and preservation of Crested Penguins;
• Facilitate and promote kaitiakitanga with respect to Crested Penguins;
• Promote Crested Penguins as sentinels for changes in the oceans including but not limited to change in climate or commercial fishing practices in the high seas.

The Tawaki Project

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