Some of the world’s leading whale, dolphin and porpoise scientists have expressed their ‘extreme concern’ about the survival of New Zealand’s Maui’s dolphin, urging the government to take immediate ...

The Maui dolphin, a subspecies of the Hector’s dolphin, is a marine wonder that is found exclusively in the coastal waters ...

The Minister of Primary Industries announced the measures after public consultations and a lengthy delay, pending a review of the Hectors and Maui’s Dolphin Threat Management Plan later this year.

DoC is carrying out a new survey to determine Māui dolphin populations off the west coast of the North Island including the ...

Department of Conservation (DOC) ranger Cara Hansen said the survey, which was conducted every five years, used a genetic ...

Dolphins with scars on their dorsal fins, mouth lines and bodies were studied using underwater imagery in order to detect possible interactions with fisheries and fishing gear in the Maui Nui region.

DoC is carrying out a new survey to determine Māui dolphin populations off the west coast of the North Island including the Kaipara Harbour. The Department of Conservation (DoC) is embarking on a ...