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Whio Awareness Month

Whio Awareness Month in March raises awareness of the whio, or blue duck, an endangered native duck that lives on fast flowing rivers.

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About the day

The Department of Conservation lists the month among its national conservation events. It draws attention to predator control and river protection work for the species.

Dates for the next three years

YearDateWhereStatus
20271 to 31 March 2027New ZealandSet by a fixed rule
20281 to 31 March 2028New ZealandSet by a fixed rule
20291 to 31 March 2029New ZealandSet by a fixed rule

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