Waiheke Island locals fear for the future of a penguin colony which will need to go in the face of a controversial marina development. Photo / FileWaiheke Island locals fear for the future of a penguin colony which will need to go in the face of a controversial marina development. Photo / FileFears the home of a little blue penguin colony on Waiheke Island could be a victim of a controversial development have infuriated some island locals. The phone conversation was said to be between herself and a 4Sight Consulting ecologist working for the Kennedy Point marina developers. Mair made a public announcement this week that those working in the marina development were working alongside Forest & Bird Hauraki Islands Branch to resolve the penguin issue.

Source: New Zealand Herald April 10, 2021 04:52 UTC