Seabirds are birds that are adapted to life within the marine environment. New Zealand is considered the seabird capital of the world because of the diversity of seabirds on our waters including the 96 types that breed here.
New Zealand’s seabirds include penguins, albatrosses, shearwaters, petrels, shags, prions, gannets and skuas.
New Zealand’s seabirds include penguins, albatrosses, shearwaters, petrels, shags, prions, gannets and skuas.
The Northern NZ Seabird Trust support seabird research and conservation throughout northern New Zealand and the Kermadec Islands through innovative conservation strategies and engaging diverse communities.
Over the last couple of years the Northern NZ Seabird Trust has been conducting a Buller's Shearwater survey to estimate population numbers on the Poor Knights Islands. I have been lucky enough to be able to help them out for a couple of trips, staying on Tawhiti Rahi looking at the seabirds.
The Poor Knights Islands are a protected nature reserve and you must has a permit to land. The Northern NZ Seabird Trust holds a permit that allows them to land and stay on the islands for their monitoring and surveys.
Inspired by the work of Cancer Society Auckland Northland Division and wanted to support them by raising money as part of our participation in 2018 ASB Auckland Marathon. Our aim was to raise $3,000 between us and get more people that know about Cancer Society. After finishing the race, we couldn't believe the amount of support and generosity we received, reaching over $3,500.
Today 63 New Zealanders will hear the words “you have cancer”
- Cancer Society NZ
The Cancer Society ensures New Zealanders do not have to face cancer alone. Cancer doesn't only affect its patients but on their families and friends. The Cancer Society are here to help you through every step of the way and we were really grateful for everything they did for our family. If you would like to donate and support you can click the link below. Every little bit helps :)
Thank you everyone so much for all your support not only for this run but for everything, our family is hugely grateful for everything you have done for us!
Sailing away with the family, on Moonsong.