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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Looking after the ocean
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Looking after species
Working to protect taonga marine species and their habitats through research, advocacy and conservation.
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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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Protect our Whales
Thriving whales help create a thriving ocean. Protecting our whales will help us mitigate the impact of climate change on the ocean and help to restore its the health.
Whales are a sentinel species - a species that provides early warning of existing or emerging problems in the ocean environment, such as climate change. They are also important as ecosystem engineers, meaning they support the wider biodiversity and health of the ocean.
The continued existence of whales is both vital to a thriving ocean and threatened by the current and worsening state of the ocean.
Make a donation now to help protect our whales.
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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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For Sale
WWF-New Zealand has a small range of merchandise for sale through TradeMe.
Two animal 'plushies' of New Zealand native marine mammals, the wonderful Māui dolphin and majestic Bryde's whale and a children's book about a 'Broo' living in the Hauraki Gulf.
Buy them together or separately.
