Ducks banded this year ?

Hello ,
I heard a rumour and was interested if it was correct...

Have ducks been "banded" this year or has it been put on hold because of covid ?

Thanks

The fish and game mag says 6000 game birds have been banded in the North Island. Its fish and games longest running scietific research project

Oh k , a good chance we will see some bling then :)

Anyone know what the 27 means on a duck band.Fella got 15 bands in the Wgton region?