Nadine Bott
Humpback whale spotted in Wellington Harbour
There was a rare humpback whale sighting in Wellington Harbour over the weekend, the second time humpback whales have been in the harbour this winter. Whale expert Nadine Bott spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
…Southern Right Whale with calf in Wellington Harbour
Wellington's whale watching season isn't over yet with a Southern Right Whale and its calf spotted in the harbour. Last month another Southern Right Whale, affectionately named Matariki, spent several… Audio
Fears fireworks show could hurt harbour whale
Wellingtonians have been descending on the harbour front to catch a glimpse of a southern right whale that has been frolicking there - but there are concerns about the council's Mataraki fireworks… Audio
Southern right whale spotted in Wellington Harbour
Wellingtonians treated to sightings of a rare southern right whale in the harbour can look forward to the creatures coming close to shore more often. The whale first appeared on Tuesday and has been… Audio
Whale Survey Record Numbers - Nadine Bott
This year's Cook Strait Whale Survey wrapped up on Friday, and a record 137 humpback whales were spotted. Making it the highest tally in 12 years of recording numbers. Nadine Bott, is the whale survey… Audio
Cook Strait whale survey
It's the first time a white humpback whale has been seen in New Zealand, and it's only one of only four ever recorded in the wild Audio
Whale Numbers Could Be On The Rise - Nadine Bott
Every year a team of dedicated whale spotters heads out into the Cook Strait to conduct the annual Whale Project Survey. It's been running now for ten years to assess whale recovery in our oceans… Audio
Cook Strait Whale Survey
Former whalers have teamed up with Department of Conservation researchers for the Cook Strait Whale Survey. The four-week survey is timed for the peak period for whales migrating north from Antarctic… Audio
The annual Cook Strait whale count
Nadine Bott, DOC marine ecologist in charge of the annual whale count. Audio
Whale survey
A survey happening in the Cook Strait is focussed on the number of whales passing through New Zealand waters on their way to further afield. Audio
