New boat for conservation research on NZ's dolphins and whales

$6,830 of $90,000 goal
Given by 46 generous donors in around 6 months

New boat for NZ Whale & Dolphin Trust to conduct conservation research on Aotearoa's threatened species of cetaceans.

Otago

We are a charity that does conservation research on Aotearoa's dolphins and whales, including endangered Hector's and bottlenose dolphins, and sperm whales. Our faithful research vessel, RV Grampus, is now over 20 years old and becoming increasingly costly to maintain. We are seeking funds for a replacement boat which will allow us to safely conduct research on these special and threatened species. You can check out our work here http://whaledolphintrust.org.nz/.

About us

We are a world-class, research driven charity, committed to the conservation of Aotearoa's whales and dolphins.

Use of funds

A new 6m research boat and outboard motor.

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3 Peaks Mountain Race is done  27 March 2023

NZWDT Trustee Will Rayment completed the 3 Peaks Mountain Race on Sunday. It was tough going and very muddy, but great fun. Will got round in 3hr 18 mins. Thanks so much to everyone who supported him and donated to help raise funds for our new research vessel.

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Latest donations

Louise
Louise on 28 Mar 2023
Well done on your run Will! Love from the Thomos
$80
New Zealand Whale & Dolphin Trust

Thanks heaps Thomos!

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Parker
Parker on 25 Mar 2023
Oui oui
$50
New Zealand Whale & Dolphin Trust

Merci beaucoup Parker

New Zealand Whale & Dolphin Trust
Christoph
Christoph on 24 Mar 2023
$100
New Zealand Whale & Dolphin Trust

Thank you for your generous donation Christoph

New Zealand Whale & Dolphin Trust
Kathrine
Kathrine on 23 Mar 2023
Will, go hard go royal and be sure to come up for breath. Farming Frasers
$50
New Zealand Whale & Dolphin Trust

Thanks very much Kathrine.

New Zealand Whale & Dolphin Trust
Lucy & Joel
Lucy & Joel on 23 Mar 2023
Good luck for the 3 peaks mission, Will! We’re sure you’ll smash it! 💪
$50
New Zealand Whale & Dolphin Trust

Thanks heaps for your support guys.

New Zealand Whale & Dolphin Trust

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This campaign started on 28 Nov 2022 and ended on 18 May 2023.