03/09/2026
Resistance Climbing is backing the Northern Royal Albatross for Bird of the Year 2026!
Here in Ōtepoti we're lucky to have the Northern Royal Albatross colony at Taiaroa Head, which is the only mainland albatross colony in the world.
They're huge and have a three metre wingspan! What a dream for us climbers.
They are classified as Endangered, and are threatened by climate change, plastic pollution, and bycatch from fisheries.
Help raise awareness of these incredible birds by joining us in voting for Northern Royal Albatross this year!