The High Court judgment we received last week made landmark comments for hoiho - and other threatened marine wildlife.
"If fishing can’t happen without risking their survival, it can’t happen at all."
#hoiho
#yelloweyedpenguin
We challenged the Minister of Oceans & Fisheries’ decision to only close some hoiho habitat to setnet fishing, when the entire population is at risk.
While we were not successful on the grounds of our case, the judgment delivers powerful clarity on the Minister’s legal duties to protect #hoiho.
But if you just wanted to say two things, you could say:
- the fishing related mortality limit should be set at ZERO
- protections should cover the entire range of key hoiho habitat
Thank you for speaking up for hoiho 🐧
#hoiho
#yelloweyedpenguin
Thank you to all who are speaking up for the magnificent hoiho. Learn more at eli.org.nz
#hoiho
#yelloweyedpenguin
Good piece from Waatea News about our High Court hoiho hearing.
“In a statement released after the hearing, ELI’s senior legal advisor warned that the long-term proposal from Fisheries NZ is deeply flawed and insufficient to safeguard the hoiho.”
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#hoiho
#yelloweyedpenguin
A quick media roundup from day one in the High Court. A significant moment came when Crown counsel confirmed the death of another hoiho in a set net off Rakiura / Stewart Island on Saturday — outside the current emergency closure area.
#hoiho #yellow-eyed penguin
Picture of a hoiho with text: Another hoiho death announced as High Court hearing gets underway. Court proceedings kicked off today with lawyers for the Minister for Oceans and Fisheries letting the Court know that another hoiho was killed on Saturday by set net fishing off the coast of Rakiura Stewart Island. ELI’s case was taken on the premise that the Minister’s emergency closure failed to protect hoiho in key locations, including Rakiura Stewart Island. “Silence fell across the court as the death of yet another hoiho was announced. It was a potent reminder of why we are here. We want to see hoiho stand a chance of surviving.” - ELI’s Senior Legal Advisor Megan Cornforth-Camden. Read more at eli.org.nz
“Silence fell across the court as the death of yet another hoiho was announced. It was a potent reminder of why we are here. We want to see hoiho stand a chance of surviving,”
-- ELI’s Senior Legal Advisor Megan Cornforth-Camden.
#hoiho #penguins #conservation
“The case could set a legal benchmark for how emergency powers are used under the Fisheries Act, strengthening the standard for protecting critically endangered species in New Zealand waters.
#hoiho #penguins #conservation
We’re challenging what we see as significant flaws in the emergency effort to protect hoiho.
#hoiho #penguins #conservation
On Monday, we begin our urgent hearing in the Wellington High Court, where we will be challenging the Minister for Oceans and Fisheries’ emergency set-net fishing closure. Why? We argue that the closure is inadequate to protect the critically endangered northern hoiho population.
#hoiho #penguins
"A major threat assessment delivered to officials this month shows the hoiho species is collapsing across every part of its northern range - the South Island and Rakiura/Stewart Island - driven mainly by poor survival of juveniles and adults."
#hoiho #penguins
Not the best camera, but it’s still nice to share penguin joy! 🥰 #wildlife #NZwildlife #hoiho
Hoiho - the world’s rarest penguin, fewer than 150 mainland pairs left
🐧We researched one of the world’s rarest #penguins. The yellow‑eyed penguin (aka hoiho/takaraka) isn’t one homogeneous species after all!
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
#hoiho #conservation #genomics #birds #nzwildlife #endangered #wildlife #nature
We argue there are significant gaps in the way the Act has been applied. #hoiho
#yelloweyedpenguin
#penguins
www.eli.org.nz/cases/hoiho
He said the hoiho habitat from the Taieri Mouth south was crucial as it was one of the few places the penguins still existed.
Read more at the link.
#hoiho #penguins #nzpol
Today we announced legal action challenging the limited emergency setnet ban Minister Shane Jones put in place, to protect hoiho yellow-eyed penguins.
We argue the Minister failed to consider the economic impact of #hoiho deaths on the region's eco-tourism operators.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
A photo of an extremely cute looking hoiho amongst cutty grass, with the text: New Case: We are challenging the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries in the High Court over his decision to close only a portion of northern hoiho habitat to setnet fishing, when the entire population is at risk of extinction.
Breaking: We have filed High Court proceedings against the Minister for Oceans and Fisheries, challenging his recent decision to close a portion of northern hoiho habitat to setnet fishing.
We’ve asked the High Court to grant an urgent hearing.
#hoiho #yellow-eyedpenguin #penguins
Emergency set net fishing ban in Otago to protect Hoiho is long overdue. Hoiho needs greater protection. The measure will also help protect other marine species impacted by set nets. #hoiho
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Today’s announcement of an emergency three-month closure of set-net fishing around the Otago Peninsula by Minister for Oceans and Fisheries Shane Jones will protect some hoiho, while leaving others unprotected.
www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360...
#penguins #hoiho
Momentum for action is growing.
The support of Otago set-net fishers for emergency closures of set-net fishing shows action to urgently protect hoiho has broad backing, and it is time for Ministers to act.
#Hoiho #penguins
www.thepost.co.nz/environment/...
Along with the Yellow Eyed Penguin Trust, Forest and Bird and World Wildlife Fund NZ, we are calling on the government to urgently enact a temporary fishery closure during this year’s hoiho breeding season.
#hoiho
#yelloweyedpenguin
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"Pulled lifeless from a commercial fishing net off the Otago coast, the adult female yellow-eyed penguin — or hoiho — had drowned in a silent, unseen death."
Join our call for emergency action to save #hoiho - eli.org.nz/updates/hoiho
#yelloweyedpenguin #penguins
www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360...
The nesting season is fast approaching, and we need action to give them every chance of survival.
#birdoftheyear #hoiho #yelloweyedpenguins #penguins
Image of a hoiho yellow-eyed penguin walking through scrub. With the text: Earlier this month we wrote to Ministers Potaka and Jones, asking them to take urgent action to protect hoiho. If we don't act now, we may lose these incredible birds from mainland NZ forever."
After writing to Ministers, calling for urgent action to stop the northern population of hoiho yellow-eyed penguins going extinct, we have now heard back from them.
Newsroom's Andrew Bevin has the story.
#penguins #hoiho #BirdOfTheYear #Yelloweyedpenguin #wildlifenz
It’s time they use them.
#penguins #hoiho #BirdOfTheYear #NewZealandwildlife #Yelloweyedpenguin #wildlifenz
A painting of a yellow-eyed penguin standing tall on dark rocks. There is water beaded on its back, and its head is raised with an open beak.
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Posted: August 4, 2023
The hoiho also known as the yellow-eyed penguin, has won the title of New Zealand’s Bird of the Year for 2024. #BirdoftheYear #Hoiho #NewZealand
news24-7live.com/hoiho-pengui...
Hoffentlich hilft dem süßen Pinguin 🐧 diese Auszeichnung, um nicht auszusterben. Ich drücke ihm ganz fest die Daumen.
#Hoiho #Neuseeland #NewZealand
Woohoo! The hoiho has won the 2024 Bird of the Year! Such a cutie. #hoiho #BOTY #birds 🐦 #aotearoa #newzealand
(my daughter has this hoiho in her art shop, if you'd like to celebrate with a sticker or card or print! )
www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/1327...
