Petition request

That the House of Representatives urge the Government to immediately upgrade the official threat classification of mainland hoiho (yellow-eyed penguins) from Nationally Endangered to Nationally Critical, and pass legislation extending permanent no-trawling and no-net fishing zones across all known hoiho habitats.

Petition reason

Nest counts across Otago, Southland, and Rakiura have collapsed by 80 percent since 2008, with nest counts plummeting to just 143 pairs. I believe current protections are falling short, and that upgrading hoiho threat status and passing strict no-net and no-trawling boundaries around their marine habitats is the only way to pull them back from the brink.

Signatures are now being accepted
95 days left
Closing date: 31 Jan 2027 11:59 PM NZST

Petition progress

  • Open for signatures
  • Closed for signatures
  • Select Committee
  • Reported
  • Referred to Minister
Number of signatures: 48
Closing date: 31 Jan 2027