Andy Thompson
Andy Thompson is the Mahaanui Operations Manager for the Department of Conservation in New Zealand. He oversees various conservation efforts in the region and recently commented on a case involving a stranded mako shark at Sumner Beach, noting that while the Department is not mandated to respond to such incidents, they are in communication with local authorities and iwi regarding the situation.
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Andy Thompson is the president of the local police union, the Tonawanda Police Club, and was accused of taking part in an unauthorized strike.
Small-town police union battles Dems over 'witch hunt' and fines on officers
United States· 2025-04-20
DoC Mahaanui Operations Manager Andy Thompson said mako sharks were not a protected species.
Beachgoers attempted rescue of mako shark at Christchurch beach before it died
New Zealand· 2025-03-01
Andy Thompson, the DoC Mahaanui operations manager, confirmed that DoC officers were called about a shark stranded on Sumner Beach.
Watch: Kāwhia Harbour great white shark with rope around its tail sparks DoC rescue effortNew Zealand· 2025-02-28
Andy Thompson confirmed they were called about a shark stranded on Sumner Beach.
Christchurch, Sumner Beach shark: Live mako washes up, later diesNew Zealand· 2025-02-27