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MAGAZINE
ISSUE 26
2020
FROM AOTEAROA, A WHALE BETTER SAVING OUR
WITH LOVE OF A TALE FISHING SEABIRDS
Helping our Aussie A one-of-a-kind Transforming Advocating
Neighbours art trail in 2021 the sector for action
LIVING PLANET – ISSUE 26
© Nathan Dickey
© B.Bland / naturepl.com / WWF
© Brendon O’Hagan
P4
FROM AOTEAROA, P5
SNAPSHOT
WITH LOVE OF OUR OCEAN P6
WHALE TALES
CONTENTS P3
P4
Australian Bushfire Update
From Aotearoa, With Love
P5 Snapshot of our Ocean
P6 Whale Tales
P8 Restoring the balance between people and nature
P9 Newsbites
P10 Think Globally, Act Locally
P10 Featuring: Miss Pou
WELCOME
Tena koe, WWF’s work is more
important now than ever,
We are only a few months into
FROM LIVIA
as we continue to work
2020 and it’s overwhelming. hard to restore the balance
First, the devastating between people and nature.
ESTERHAZY
Australian bushfires, and Your ongoing support makes
now, the global COVID-19 our vital work possible. I am
pandemic. They’re reminders so incredibly grateful. 2020
of the incredible fragility will be tough on all of us.
© WWF
of our planet and those So, please be patient and kind
who inhabit it. with yourself, and others.
We are in this together.
Yet, I am full of hope. When
you read this edition of the Kia kaha, kia maia, kia
Living Planet, you will see manawanui. (Be strong,
the fantastic work we have be brave, be steadfast.)
achieved together. In short
amount of time, we made
Cover image: Rising from the Ashes:
helping koalas, like Maryanne, recover.
a huge positive impact! CEO, WWF-New Zealand
© WWF Australia
PAGE 2 Living Planet
AUSTRALIA’S ROAD TO RECOVERY
© Shutterstock / Jamen Percy / WWF
AUSTRALIAN
BUSHFIRE UPDATE
A devastating panoramic image of the aftermath of a bushfire smouldering in the Australian Outback in Tasmania.
Australia has been
12+
This fund allows
WWF to support:
ravaged by the most
destructive bushfire WILDLIFE RESPONSE
MILLION
season the country Partnering with
has ever seen with organisations like the HECTARES OF AUSTRALIAN
RSPCA Queensland Wildlife LAND BURNT
bushfires in every Hospital who are helping
1BILLION
.25
state, and territory, rehabilitate injured koalas.
in the country. HABITAT RESTORATION
FOR PEOPLE AND NATURE
Fortunately, the fires are
Including restoring forests,
*
now contained after the
halting deforestation,
exceptional work of the
volunteer rural firefighters.
indigenous and rural ANIMALS – MAMMALS,
fire management. BIRDS, REPTILES, KILLED
WWF-Australia established ACROSS AUSTRALIA
the ‘Australian Wildlife and FUTURE-PROOFING
240
Nature Recovery Fund’ to AUSTRALIA
support the critical work to Driving innovative
restore all that’s been lost. solutions to mitigate climate
Our wonderful supporters change, species adaptation,
from Aotearoa, and around and securing Australia’s BILLION *
the globe, have given natural resources for
generously in support. people and nature. INSECTS LOST * Estimated
numbers
Living Planet PAGE 3
STORIES OF GENEROSITY
FROM
© Nathan Dickey
AOTEAROA
WITH LOVE
The incredible people at
Mokopuna have created the
most beautiful Australian-
inspired print for their
wonderful collection
named, “Aroha.”
Featuring the faces of the
distinctive koala, wombat,
and kangaroo to symbolise
the strength, and spirit,
of the innocent affected
Riley Dickey meeting his favourite animal.
by the bushfires.
WWF is so grateful A love for koalas inspired one 10-year old
to Mokopuna for to sell his prized rugby boots signed by his
pledging 100% of the favourite All Blacks player, Beauden Barrett.
‘Aroha’ proceeds to the
WWF Bushfire Appeal. Wellingtonian Riley Dickey From groups to
raised over $3,000 for the organisations,
Australian bushfire appeal.
To buy a little ‘Aroha’
His sacrifice even catching
to people – your
for your wee one, visit generosity means
mokopuna.com. the attention of Beauden
Barrett, himself. Aotearoa has raised
The money is going to
over $100,000 for
WWF’s efforts to rescue and wildlife affected by the
care for koalas who’ve been Australian Bushfires.
injured and made homeless Kia Ora!
by the bushfires! An amazing
gift, from one amazing boy!
Of course, Riley isn’t
the only one who has
answered our call to help
our Aussie neighbours.
PAGE 4 Living Planet
ADVOCATING FOR ACTION
A SNAPSHOT
WWF-New Zealand calls on
the Government to provide
OF OUR OCEAN
global leadership, manage
bycatch problems, and work
proactively with the fishing
industry to reduce threats.
None of this vital advocacy
work would be possible
Advocacy and policy-making, for Aotearoa’s
without your ongoing
nature and people, is priority one for our support. Now, more than
environmental team. ever, we must raise our
voices for the conservation
Recently, we weighed fisheries. WWF submitted of these precious species and
in on the government’s robust advice and environments. Thank you.
consultations for The recommendations to the
To read more about our
National Inshore Finfish Government about how
policy advice to Government
Fisheries Plan and Seabird they can ensure Aotearoa’s
on these, and many other
National Plan of Action coastal fisheries and marine
issues, visit: wwf.org.nz/
(NPOA). ecosystems are thriving,
media_centre/publications.
productive, and resilient
Managing inshore fisheries
into the future.
90%
is chaotic and difficult
because there are hundreds New Zealand is the
of vessels and minimal seabird capital of the world.
independent monitoring. Therefore, we bear much of
The Government’s the responsibility for their
draft inshore fisheries conservation and, sadly, 90% OF OUR SEABIRDS
plan is their attempt to of our seabirds are under ARE UNDER THREAT
better manage coastal threat or risk of extinction. OR RISK OF EXTINCTION
© B.Bland / naturepl.com / WWF
“ WWF-New
Zealand calls on
the Government
to provide global
leadership, manage
bycatch problems, and
work proactively with
the fishing industry
to reduce threats.”
Living Planet PAGE 5
© Brendon O’Hagan
70 70 70 1 1
TAILS TALES ARTISTS CITY MISSION
© Brendon O’Hagan (all images)
The first three tails presented at the Whale Tales launch in February.
WHALE TALES Coming in February 2021, to Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland, is a truly immersive experience celebrating Aotearoa, art, and marine conservation. Whale Tales is a public art trail, bringing 70 tails telling 70 tales designed by 70 artists, for 10 weeks around the City of Sails. Every single tail has the same mission: to tell the story of a healthy ocean. Whales have been singing their own stories for generations and now is our opportunity to amplify their voices. Whales, a taonga species, are an indicator of a healthy ocean. Unfortunately, many of our ocean species, including whales, are facing extinction. So, what better way to tell the ocean’s stories than a tail inspired by Aotearoa’s endangered Bryde’s Whale? The tails, painted by New Zealand’s artists, will be auctioned after the trail and the proceeds will go towards the vital work WWF does to look after our oceans and conserve marine life in New Zealand, particularly in and around the Hauraki Gulf. There are many ways to become involved in Whale Tales – from sponsoring an individual tail to becoming an education partner or showcasing your artistic talent with a fantastic design. To find out more about how you can become involved, visit whaletales2021.org
© Ashley Morgan / WWF
IN OTHER WORDS
RESTORING THE BALANCE
BETWEEN PEOPLE AND NATURE
Habitat and biodiversity are linked to
increases in disease and more. Since
1970, humanity has wiped out over 60% of
mammals, birds, fish, and reptiles populations.*
We are in a battle, to restore the RESTORING HOW TO HELP
BALANCE
harmony between people and Critical decisions
Working with are being made
nature, together. But did you
governments, by governments
know, WWF is actively working corporations, and globally in 2020
to turn these numbers around? people to tackle that determine the
And you can help, too. greenhouse future our children,
gas emissions, and grandchildren,
Here is what we are doing right unsustainable inherit. Now, is
now with your support: consumption, our opportunity
biodiversity and to rebalance our
SAVING SPECIES ACTING LOCALLY, habitat loss, and relationship with
THINKING the degradation of nature and we
WWF is globally
GLOBALLY our environment. need your help.
fighting to end
the illegal wildlife Supporting Add your voice to the petition calling
trade. This not critical for a New Deal for Nature and People
only protects conservation www.voicefortheplanet.org. We need
species but also programmes our voices to be so loud that global
safeguards throughout leaders can’t ignore our call for action.
people’s lives. Aotearoa. * Living Planet Report 2018
PAGE 8 Living Planet
NEWSBITES
BETTER FISHING ZERO CARBON ACT
Karl Warr, owner A win three years
HONOURING A LEGEND of Better Fishing, is in the making: the
the first fisherman Zero Carbon Act
In March, Aotearoa lost a conservation giant. in the world to live- was signed into law
Sir Rob Feniwick, staunch environmental stream his catch November 2019.
advocate and forefather of the Predator- on the internet. Meaning zero net
Free movement died after a long battle with carbon emissions
cancer. Sir Rob had along relationship with Many vessels are by 2050 is now
WWF, beginning as a Trustee in 1985. We equipped with enshrined in law.
feel extraordinarily lucky to have been a video cameras but
The target is
small part of his extraordinary legacy. data is stored for
intended to keep
viewing at a later
“I was incredibly fortunate to sit with global warming
date by particular
Sir Rob a few short weeks ago at his home within 1.5C by 2050.
parties. Karl has An independent
to talk about his life, legacy, and what we taken transparency
can do to make our world a better place. climate change
to the next level. commission will
Despite his illness, he was enthusiastic, Using SnapIT advise governments
and the light shone brightly in his eyes while based technology on how to make this
we spoke about our environment and native – anyone with an happen. Success was
birds. He laughed as he told us about the internet connection a long battle. WWF-
neighbourhood competition to catch rats to see how the fish New Zealand worked
and how people once thought the idea on their plate was with businesses,
of being ‘predator-free’ was crazy,” says caught. communities, and
Livia Esterhazy, WWF-New Zealand CEO. people across the
Together, through country to make
“But most importantly, he was kind, transparency, it’s
caring, and generous to all those around this happen.
possible to create
him. It’s this kindness that sat at the heart better fisheries However, none
of his conservation efforts – to improve management. of this would have
our natural world, to make it healthier, and been possible
more resilient for future generations. To check it out without the
Rob will, forever, be an inspiration to us all.” for yourself, incredible backing
visit: betterfish.co of supporters like
Our hearts are with Jennie and his whānau. you. Kia Ora!
Hei maumaharatanga ki te tino hoa.
Image: WWF and Generation
Image: Sir Rob Fenwick at his home in February. Image: Karl Warr at sea. Zero celebrate historic win.
© Brendon O’Hagan © Better Fishing © WWF-New Zealand
Living Planet PAGE 9
LIVING PLANETSUCCESS
CELEBRATING – ISSUE 6
THINK GLOBALLY, WAIKATO
ACT LOCALLY
We’re celebrating 20 years of collaboration
with the Tindall Foundation. DUNEDIN
STEWART ISLAND
Together, we have supported These initiatives are Of course,
local conservation work people-powered, grassroots your continued
across Aotearoa through the initiatives from local
Community Conservation organisations, and are key
support has made
Fund and Environmental to solving the environmental this incredible
Education Action Fund. problems we face. milestone possible!
© A Rocha
© YEP Trust
© Dave Hansford
Karioi Project works with The Yellow-Eyed Penguin Halfmoon Bay Habitat Restoration
the local community to Trust ensures the survival of Project aims to control possums,
restore biodiversity from the hoiho by managing birds and rats, and feral cats on private and
mountains to the sea. their habitat. public land around Halfmoon Bay.
FEATURING: MISS POU Her song was incredibly
personal to her whānau and
Pounamu Wharehinga, WWF is so incredibly grateful
otherwise known to for her koha. Miss Pou and
Aotearoa as Miss Pou, whānau are passionate about
te taiao and the natural world.
is a remarkable and We are honoured by her
talented young woman. generosity.
Her stunning waiata, Find out more about Miss
‘Io Matua – Te Nonoikura’ Pou at misspoumusic.nz
was the backbone of or listen to her gorgeous
WWF’s 2019 movie trailer. music on Spotify.
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International.In 2019, WWF was contacted by a special
person who wanted to leave a gift for WWF
NEW ZEALAND in his will. He wanted to ensure his koha (gift)
LIVING PLANET
would be more than just a one-time gift.
His donation became the foundation for the ‘Love of Nature’ fund.
A new model which ensures we are able to continue the vital work
we do in Aotearoa.
BEQUEST LOVE LOVE OF NATURE LOAN IS SURPLUS
OF FUND LOANS REPAID FUNDS
NATURE WWF $ FOR WITH WWF’S
FUND FUNDRAISING INTEREST MAHI
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