Ducks unlimited NZ
For wetlands and waterfowl
Wetlands
Our wetlands are facing a crisis. Over 90% of our wetlands are gone and many of our plants and animals now face severe threats.
You can help save our precious wetlands
Support
Read more
Scholarships
Wetland Care Research Scholarships are sponsored by Ducks Unlimited New Zealand and may be applied for by any student currently enrolled or affiliated with a New Zealand university.
Funds are aimed at .......
Read more
Apply now
Wildlife
New Zealand is home to the two rarest Waterfowl species in the world. The Whio and the Pateke are struggling for their survival.
Support
Read more
ABOUT DUCKS UNLIMITED
Ducks Unlimited is New Zealand's leading wetlands and waterfowl conservation group
We work to save our nation's wetlands through protection, funding, technical aid and education so that the flora and fauna of our most endangered ecosystem are a legacy we can pass down to future generations.
Our key focus is to increase the efficiency and number of New Zealand wetlands developed and support any relevant wildfowl recovery programmes. To aid in this worthwhile cause we harness community support and Government resources, and utilise global links and findings from wetland global research programmes.
If you are interested in New Zealand's Wetlands and what we are doing
Give your support today
and become a wetlands and waterfowl project supporter
BLUE DUCK/WHIO
The blue duck/whio is only found in New Zealand. It is a nationally vulnerable species and faces a risk of becoming extinct.
Learn more
TEAL
The brown teal/pāteke is a small dabbling duck endemic to New Zealand. They are the rarest waterfowl on the mainland.
Learn more
Activities
Canada Geese
The distinctive and well-known Canada goose is a North American native. It has been extensively introduced to UK
View more
Brown Teal/Pāteke
The brown teal/pāteke is a small dabbling duck endemic to NZ.
They are the rarest waterfowl on the mainland
View more
Wetlands restoration
They abound with life and their inhabitants are familiar to us all. However, over 90% of our wetlands are now gone
Button
Whio release
The blue duck/whio is only found in New Zealand. It is a vulnerable species and faces a risk of becoming extinct.
Button
Swans
The mute swan used to have absolute protection in New Zealand under the Wildlife Act 1953.
This was changed in 2010 to a lower level of protection by Ministry of Conservation discretion.
View more
Rails
From an era when large flightless birds were spread throughout New Zealand, the takahē has clung to existence despite the pressures of hunting, habitat destruction and introduced predators.
View more
Bittern
The endangered matuku inhabits wetlands throughout New Zealand.
DOC is focusing on developing methods for surveying bittern systematically and for restoring wetlands
Project bittern
Sport Shooting
Ducks Unlimited New Zealand encourages and supports sustainable sport shooting.
Providing education and information about endangered species and wetland conservation
Under construction
Wairio Wetland development
Local legend has it that the Wairio Wetland, located on the eastern shores of Lake Wairarapa was once a paradise, providing habitat for substantial numbers of waterfowl and aquatic species. The 132 hectare Wetland was adversely affected by the Lower Wairarapa Valley Development Scheme during the 1960/70s which resulted in large areas bordering the Lake being drained and cleared of forest and sedges.
Read more