More than 50 pilot whales have stranded across two sites on Farewell Spit. Photo / Supplied / Project JonahMass whale stranding on Farewell Spit, call for volunteers to help creaturesMore than 50 pilot whales have stranded across two sites on Farewell Spit. Photo / Supplied / Project JonahMore than 50 pilot whales have stranded on Farewell Spit as volunteers work to rescue them. Project Jonah New Zealand said on its Facebook page that early Thursday afternoon it was notified of a pod of whales swimming in the shallows and heading towards Farewell Spit. “We welcome help at Farewell Spit this evening keeping the whales cool until sunset.

Source: New Zealand Herald January 08, 2026 08:28 UTC