The chairman of Conservation New Zealand, Mr Colin McLeod, second left, with the officers who were presented with Conservation Certificates for their part in the rescue of pilot whales stranded near Great Barrier Island in March. From left are Lieutenant Commander Nick Byrne, of Devonport (Royal New Zealand Navy), Major David Roseveare, of Waiouru (New Zealand Army), and Squadron Leader Bill McGregor, of Hobsonville (Royal New Zealand Air Force). The officers were among elements of the armed services taking part in the Northern Safari exercise on Great Barrier Island, when more than 150 whales beached themselves at Tryphena Harbour. After 36 hours of effort by local residents, the armed services and the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, 60 of the whales were persuaded to head for the open sea. Conservation Certificates have also been awarded to the local residents of Great Barrier Island and to the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries.
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151The chairman of Conservation New Zealand, Mr Colin McLeod, second left, with the officers who were presented with Conservation Certificates for their part in the rescue of pilot whales stranded near Great Barrier Island in March. From left are Lieutenant Commander Nick Byrne, of Devonport (Royal New Zealand Navy), Major David Roseveare, of Waiouru (New Zealand Army), and Squadron Leader Bill McGregor, of Hobsonville (Royal New Zealand Air Force). The officers were among elements of the armed services taking part in the Northern Safari exercise on Great Barrier Island, when more than 150 whales beached themselves at Tryphena Harbour. After 36 hours of effort by local residents, the armed services and the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, 60 of the whales were persuaded to head for the open sea. Conservation Certificates have also been awarded to the local residents of Great Barrier Island and to the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries. Press, 26 July 1984, Page 18
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