Muriwai Penguin Project

The Feathered Fortress is a passionate volunteer-led initiative under MET, focused on protecting and restoring the seabird populations of Muriwai. This includes kororā (little blue penguins), ōi (grey-faced petrels), tākapu (gannets), as well as coastal and shorebirds such as tōrea (oystercatchers), gulls, and tara (white-fronted terns).

We combine on-the-ground mahi with research, monitoring, predator control, and habitat restoration to create safe nesting environments for these taonga species.