Sunday, 23 March 2008, 12:37 am Press Release: Blueskin Media
You can help save our Hector's Dolphins
The government is
going to make a decision soon about what protection they
will put in place for the Hector's and Maui's dolphins. You
can help by either writing to the government (Helen
Clark, Steve Chadwick, Jim Anderton) or contacting your
local MP and telling them that you want the best
protection for our endemic dolphins.
Making a personal
plea is one of the most effective ways to tell
the government what you think is important. There have
been lots of dolphins around this summer for us to watch,
swim/surf with, and enjoy but we need to ensure that
future generations also have the opportunity to enjoy
them too. So get your pen out or pick up the telephone
and do something to help save these unique
creatures.
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