Catherine HuttonOpen Justice reporter - Wellington·NZ Herald·28 Jun, 2026 04:00 AM5 mins to readThe couple say they had to sell their house after they weren't told about the protection area for little blue penguins next to it. Photo / Craig McKenzieA couple who bought a “fabulous urban coastal retreat”, envisaging dog walks along the beach, say they were forced to sell it after learning it had been designated a blue penguin protection area.
Because of the designation, not only were dogs banned from the beach next to their house,
