Final oiled Penguins released from initial Rena oil spill

SummaryOn January 30 2012, 9 Little Blue Penguins were released at Moturiki, Mount Maunganui Main Beach

Main BodyAfter a quick blessing from a kaumatua, 9 Little Blue Penguins, representing the final oiled penguins from the initial oil spilled from the Rena, were unboxed and released back into the sea.

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AcknowledgementTe Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries

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EventsTauranga Memories (2011-2021) - Events

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AuthorTauranga City Libraries staff (Paul Cuming)Type of ContributionLibrary story Last edited by: Matanga Taonga Tuku Iho Maori

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Final oiled Penguins released from initial Rena oil spill