About the Blue Penguin Trust
The West Coast Blue Penguin Trust was established in 2006. It's aim is to conserve the South Island West Coast Blue Penguins and their habitat. The trust raises funds for further research on the penguins and works with the community to raise awareness by education and advocacy. Blue Penguins are a near threatened species in slow decline and need our protection from coastal development, predators, traps and road kill.
List of Trustees
Chair: Kerry-Jayne Wilson
Helen Chambers
Jill Cotton
Paul Elwell- Sutton
Joan Hamilton
Rick Barber
Susan Miller
» West Coast Blue Penguin Trust Annual Report, 2008 (PDF 148KB)
Supporting the Blue Penguin Trust
For further information and donations please contact the Trust.
| Family | Spheniscidae |
| Maori Name | Korora |
| Scientific Name | Eudyptula minor |
| Common Names | Little Penguin, Blue Penguin, Little Blue Penguin, Fairy Penguin |
| Colour | Slate blue plumage; white chin, throat and shirt front; blue-grey flippers |
| Standing height | 35-43cm |
| Flipper length | 11-13cm |
| Weight | Avg. 1100-1200g |
| Breeding range | New Zealand, Chatham Islands, Southern Australia |






