Supporters & Collaborators
supporters & collaborators
IWI PARTNERS
We take kaitiakitanga very seriously and are grateful to have the support of many local Iwi partners around the country. We thank the following Iwi for their continuous support:
We take kaitiakitanga very seriously and are grateful to have the support of many local Iwi partners around the country. We thank the following Iwi for their continuous support:
- Ngāti Pāoa
- Ngāti Hei
- Waihōpai Rūnaka
- Awarua Rūnanga
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei
DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION
We thank the Department of Conservation for permitting our research, for reporting and sharing leopard seal sightings, for assisting with protection of leopard seals in public areas and for supporting the recovery of deceased leopard seals, especially for the process of local Iwi consultation.
Veterinarians
We are grateful for the support and expertise provided by Wildlife Veterinarians when the need arises. We thank the following Vetrinations for their assistance with injury reports, welfare issues and assistance with necropsies.
- Dr An Pas (Auckland Zoo)
- Dr James Chatterton (Auckland Zoo)
- Dr Jodi Salinski (The University of Auckland)
- Dr Larry Voglenest (Taronga Zoo)
- Dr Stu Hunter (Massey University)
- Dr Wendi Roe (Massey University)
citizen scientists & businesses
We would like to thank all the dedicated citizen scientists and businesses around New Zealand who send us sighting reports, photographs/videos and scats. Without you, our work would not be possible. Particular thanks to the following organisations for their support.
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