Yellow-eyed penguin death marks start of High Court hearing
Tuesday 2 December 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Shane Jones, Fisheries New Zealand, Environmental Law Initiative
A High Court case regarding the protection of mainland yellow-eyed penguins began following the death of a hoiho in a set net near Stewart Island. The Environmental Law Initiative has filed proceedings against the fisheries minister, alleging a failure to protect the species from extinction.