Volunteers do their best to encourage pilot whales stranded on Farewell Spit. ​Whale rescue groups are adamant it is too dangerous to help stranded whales in the dark, in the face of criticism that this policy is allowing too many whales to die. The war of the whalesAt every whale stranding, a rescue war is waged. Try three times and then finish them off.”Our natural instinct is to rush stranded whales back to sea as quickly as possible. Respect is paid to the whales throughout the whole process.”Manawhenua Ki Mahua will do a karakia for the whales.

Source: Stuff February 26, 2021 16:00 UTC