Whale Tales Sponsorship and Competition

WWF are the world’s leading independent conservation organisation.

WWF-New Zealand exists to protect Aotearoa New Zealand’s precious native species and ecosystems (and the world’s!) and to build a future where people thrive in harmony with nature.

WWF-New Zealand’s vision is to build a future where all people live in harmony with nature. In Aotearoa, our work focuses on protecting and restoring the mauri (life-force) of our ocean, combating climate change, supporting environmental innovation, and conserving and protecting New Zealand wildlife.

In the Hauraki Gulf, overfishing, plastic pollution, and impacts from climate change are threatening our marine taonga — including Bryde’s whales. With only some 135 left, these magnificent whales are at risk of disappearing from our waters forever.

In collaboration with mana whenua and local communities, WWF NZ are working to help restore the waters that Bryde’s whales need to survive and thrive.

Auckland Whale Tales Art Trail will help raise funds to help to protect and restore the Hauraki Gulf.

To find out more about WWF New Zealand visit: https://www.wwf.org.nz/

In January 2022, an immersive experience celebrating Aotearoa, art, and marine conservation comes to Auckland. Whale Tales is a public art trail – and you’re invited!

Whale Tales brings a pod of uniquely designed and painted whale Tail sculptures to Tāmaki Makaurau – forming a free, family-friendly public art trail for all to enjoy. Featuring 80 Big Broos (large Tail sculptures) and 80 Pēpi (mini Tail sculptures) that have been turned into bespoke pieces of art by well-known and emerging kiwi artists and schools, the Tails – inspired by the endangered Bryde’s whale – will tell the “tales” of our moana and how we all have a part to play for a healthy ocean.

When the trail ends, the mini Tails will be returned to schools to enjoy, and the large Tails will be auctioned to raise funds for WWF-New Zealand’s vital work to protect and restore the Hauraki Gulf/Tikapa Moana/Te Moananui-à-Toi.

To find out more about WWF Whale Tales Art Trail visit: https://whaletales2022.org/

Check Out the Whale Tales Art Trail Map Here.

Be in to win our fantastic prize of a family pass for six with Auckland Whale and Dolphin Safari.  The boat leaves direct from downtown Auckland and offers breathtaking encounters with marine wildlife. Be in the draw to win a truly unique New Zealand whale watching tour and see whales, dolphins, seals, rare seabirds and more!

How to Enter: To go into the draw to win a family pass for six please make sure you have scanned our Whale Tale (“I am the Water and the Water is Me”) located at the playground above Takapuna Beach and then fill out the competition entry form.

The prize is valued at approximately $500. The prize was drawn on 1^st May 2022 and the winner has been notified.

Prize Details & Terms & Conditions:

• A family pass with Auckland Whale and Dolphin Safari Valid for up to 3 Adults and 3 Children.
• Expires 31st May 2023
• Valid for Regular Cruises Only
• Not redeemable for cash, non refundable and not available for resale.
• Bookings must be made in advance and are subject to availability
• Your trip must be taken prior to the Expiry date of 31st May 2023.