13 Nov 2023

Facebook poll used to name rescued penguin at Antarctic Centre

From Morning Report, 8:51 am on 13 November 2023

Christchurch's International Antarctic Centre has a brave new penguin - Matiu.

The juvenile penguin is originally from Matiu Somes Island, but swam all the way to Kaikoura where he was injured in a dog attack.

The Centre's staff shortlisted three names for their new friend - then conducted a Facebook poll to choose the favourite.

David Kennedy - the centre's general manager - says Matiu is adapting nicely to his new habitat.

Kennedy spoke to Corin Dann.