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- Check out the Ecoevents coastal cleanup page for everything you need to know about beach cleanups in the Auckland region including links to other organisations and resources.
A big thanks to our Auckland Seaweek sponsors:
Kelly Tarlton's SEA LIFE Aquarium
Explore NZ Whale and Dolphin Tours
Seaweek 2013 Events
- Miranda Bioblitz - Thursday 28 February, 6:00am - midnight
- EcoWest Festival - 1 - 31 March
- Ecofest North - 1-31 March
- "Save the Sharks with Love" Slogan Competition - Ongoing - 18 March
- Seaweek at Auckland Zoo - Saturday 2 March - Sunday 10 March
- Stillwater Raft Race - Saturday 2 March, 10:00am - 4:30pm
- Sea Scouts Cutters, Waiheke - Saturday 2 March, 10:00am - 2:00pm
- Community Snorkel Day, Waiheke - Saturday 2 March, 10:00am - 2:00pm
- Kurt Brehmer Walkway Clean Up - Saturday 2 March, 2:00 - 4:00pm
- Screening: The Last Ocean - Saturday 2 March; 6:30pm for 7:00pm screening
- Explorama at the Auckland Museum - Saturday 2 March, Sunday 3 March, 10:00am - 5:00pm
- Coastal Trap Laying, Muriwai - Sunday 3 March 7:30am
- Whau Portage Waka Walk - Sunday 3 March, 9:00am start
- Family Sailing at Voyager - Sunday 3 March, 9:00am - 1:00pm
- Kelly Tarlton's SEA LIFE Aquarium Beach Clean Up - Sunday 3 March, 9:30 - 11:00am
- Stories of the Long Finned Tuna - Sunday 3 March, 10:00am - noon
- Workshops on the Wharf - Sunday 3 March, 11:00am - 2:00pm
- Sustainable Coastlines Education Station - Monday 4 March - Thursday 7 March, 10am - 8pm
- Marine Art in the Quad - Monday 4 March - Friday 8 March, 1:30 - 2:45pm
- Marine Metre Square Workshops - Tuesday 5 March, 10:00 - 11:00am; 12:30 - 1:30pm; 2:30 - 3:30pm
- Puhinui Reserve Walk and Coastal Clean Up - Tuesday 5 March, 9:30am - noon
- Movie: "The Cove" - Tuesday 5 March, 7:30pm
- Groovy Doco Screening, Waiheke Community Cinema - Tuesday 5 March, 8:00pm
- Kelly Tarlton's SEA LIFE Aquarium Teachers' Familiarization - Wednesday 6 March, 5:00 - 7:00pm
- 7 for 7 at the Claris conference Centre - Thursday 7 March, 7:00pm
- Peasant Film Series:The End of the Line - Thursday 7 March, 7:30 - 9:30pm
- Out of the Bag, Waiheke - Friday 8 March, 6:00pm
- Volcano to the Sea - Friday 8 March, 6:30pm
- Kelly Tarlton's SEA LIFE Aquarium Public Sleep Over - Friday 8 March
- Farewell to the Godwits - Saturday 9 March, 9:00am - noon
- Round the Island Yacht Race, Waiheke - Saturday 9 March, 9:00am
- Sea Scouts Beach Clean Up, Waiheke - Saturday 9 March, 11:00am
- Seaweed Walk - Saturday 9 March 11:00am - 1:00pm
- Big Henderson Creek Clean-up - Saturday 9 March, 2:30 - 5:00pm
- EcoDay - Sunday 10 March, 10:00am - 4:00pm
- Waikowhai Beach Oyster Clean Up - Saturday 9 March, 3:30pm
- Community Snorkel Day, Leigh - Sunday 10 March, 10:00am - 2:00pm - CANCELLED SORRY!
- Rotoroa Island Family Fun Day - Sunday 10 March, 8:45am
- Gentle Walk of the Proposed Mahurangi Coastal Trail - Sunday 10 March, noon - 3:30pm
- Estuary Artworks Competition and Exhibition - Preview Thursday 14 March, 6:30pm; Friday 15 March - 26 April
- Paremoremo Raft Race - Saturday 16 March, 10:00am
- Ecofest Harbour Cruise - Saturday 16 March, 1:30pm
- Browns Bay Beach Clean Up - Saturday 23 March, 9:00am
- Estuary Artworks Artist Discussion - Saturday 23 March, 11:00am - 2:00pm
- Clean Up the Creek Project Launch- Wednesday 27 March, 7:30 pm
- Environmental Beach Walk, Bucklands Beach - Saturday 30 March, 3:00pm
When: 1 - 31 March
Where: Various locations, West Auckland; visit www.ecowest.org.nz for events and details
A month of celebration, inspiration and education for sustainable living and helping our environment.
Contact: 09.826.4276, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , www.ecowest.org.nz
When: March 1 - 31
Where: Various locations, North Shore; visit http://www.kaipatiki.org.nz/ecofest2013 for events and details
A month of activities co-ordinated by the Kaipatiki Project, the largest urban restoration project carried out by a single organization in New Zealand.
Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , (09) 482 1172 or visit http://www.kaipatiki.org.nz/ecofest2013
"Save the Sharks with Love" Slogan Competition
When: 1 - 18 March; final date for entries March 18
This slogan competition is being run for both Chinese and Kiwis to create awareness around shark fin removal. The winner will be announced at the end of March, and a prize-giving ceremony will be held on 6th April.
Contact: Estella Lee, Chinese Conservation Education Trust 09.303.0633, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it www.ccet.org.nz
When: Saturday 2 March - Sunday 10 March
Where: Auckland Zoo
Grab your Seaweek activity sheet and head to daily seal and penguin encounters in celebration of Seaweek 2013!
Normal Zoo admission prices apply. Friends of the Zoo free. Last entry to Auckland Zoo is 4.15pm.
Penguin encounters:
2-10 March - 10am and 2.30pm
Seal encounters and underwater seal encounters:
2-4 March and 8-10 March - 10am and 12.30pm - seal encounters
5-7 March - 10am seal encounter and 12noon - underwater seal encounter
For more information go to: http://www.aucklandzoo.co.nz/zoo-news/upcoming-events/seaweek---celebrating-the-sea.aspx
When: Saturday 2 March, 10am - 4.30pm
Where: Stillwater Boat Club, Duck Creek Road, Stillwater
Come and join the fun - build a raft from recycled and re-used materials or just bring the family for a fun day out on the Weiti River. Loads of competitions throughout the day: Kids GP Race, Fishing Rod Casting, Golf, Paintball Target Shoot, Egg Throwing, Hula Hooping. There is an auction just after the main race, BBQ, outside bar and heaps of ongoing raffles and mini competitions to keep the kids happy. Entertainment in the form of great music is supplied throughout the day by our local radio station, BLENZ 107.4 which is hosted by DJ Pete and possibly a couple of surprise live performers!
If you wish to enter a raft, please go to the website to download a registration form. http://www.stillwater-raft-race.org/index.html
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When: Saturday 2 March, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Where: Sandy Bay, Waiheke
Taking adults and children sailing
Community Snorkel Day, Waiheke
When: Saturday 2 March, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Where: Enclosure Bay, Waiheke
Free guided snorkel tours.
All welcome but children under 15 must be accompanied by adults.
When: Saturday 2 March, 2:00 - 4:00pm
Where:
Go bush for the afternoon and help clean up the banks of this historic portage. The Kurt Brehmer Walkway is a tasty bit of bush that runs along the Whau River for just over a kilometer on the west side of the Rosebank Peninsula.
Friends of the Whau have been busy restoring this area and as part of Seaweek we'll be giving it a major makeover. Help us get the rubbish out of the bush and mangroves and we guarantee warm fuzzees for your hard work. Light refreshments provided.
Contact: Friends of the Whau; Whau River Catchment Trust; 09.827.3374, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
When: Saturday 2 March, 6:30pm for 7:00pm screening
Where: West Wind Cinema Club, 177 Riversdale Rd, Avondale
The race to protect the Earth's last untouched ocean, the Ross Sea, Antarctica, from our insatiable appetite for fish. Last Ocean ambassador will answer questions afterwards.
Cost:$5 per person
Contact: Whau River Catchment Trust, 09.827.3374, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Explorama at the Auckland Museum
When: Saturday 2 March, Sunday 3 March, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Where: Auckland Museum, The Domain, Parnell
Take on the role of a scientist as our Museum curators and scientists take you on an exploration of life above and below the surface - this time our marine environment. Come behind-the-scenes into restricted areas to see how objects are prepared for research and display. Explore New Zealand's natural history through displays in the Museum Atrium and discover why we keep natural history collections and how we use them.
Free
Contact: For more information check out http://www.aucklandmuseum.com
When: Sunday 3 March, 7:30am
Where: Meet at Gannet colony entrance, Maori Bay parking area
We have received funding for a trapping program south of Maori Bay/Maukatia and the 31 traps have arrived and are ready for laying. The long term goal is to reduce predators on the coastline and hopefully encourage penguins to form a colony.
Wear good walking shoes, sun hat and sunscreen.
Everyone welcome. Organized by the Muriwai Environmental Action Community Trust
Contact: Marty Taylor, MeACT Pest Control Coordinator. Ph 022.650.2098 or 411.7387 email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Whau Portage Waka Walk - Ta Taonga Waka
When: Sunday 3 March, 9:00am start
Where: 1 Olympic Place
This walk traces the pathway Maori took carrying their waka from the end of the Whau river, over the lip of the land and down into Green Bay and the Manukau Harbour.
Join us to walk the 5km historical path Along the way we'll learn about conservation work happening in the area.
Free
Contact: 021.281.4484 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , www.ecowest.org.nz
When: Sunday 3 March, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Where: Voyager Maritime Museum, Viaduct Harbour
Celebrate Annual Children's Day and Seaweek with a special family day out. Annual Children's Day is about honouring our children and for New Zealand children are our treasure - taonga - and Seaweek is about honouring our oceans. Board the Ted Ashby for an adventure on the high seas. Sail to nearby Island Bay with your packed lunches and enjoy the shoreside entertainment - treasure hunts, backyard cricket, message in a bottle, beach clean up competition and other island activities. Our Voyager hosts will be on hand to make sure you have a great day out.
Cost: Adult $28, Child $18, Family $80 (2 adults + 2 children)or (1 adult + 3 children) Prices are for sailing only.
Bookings are essential
Contact: 09.373.0800 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Kelly Tarlton's SEA LIFE Aquarium Beach Clean Up
When: Sunday 3 March, 9:30 - 11:00am
Where: Okahu Bay, near Kelly Tarltons, Auckland
Help protect our marine life by cleaning up our beach. Rubbish and pollution in the ocean has an impact on the SEA LIFE who live in this environment. If you are an animal lover, then join the Kelly Tarlton's SEA LIFE Aquarium team and help clean up the beach.
All volunteers will be given plastic gloves and bags. As a thank you all volunteers will receive a free eco-bag adn free child's ticket (with a full paying adult) to visit Kelly Talrtons SEA LIFE Aquarium.
Meet at 9:20am at Okahu Park, near Kelly Tarlton's SEA LIFE Aquarium, http://www.kellytarltons.co.nz/visitor-info/location/
Free, but you must register by emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 09.531.5065
Contact: Kelly Tarlton's SEA LIFE Aquarium, 09.531.5065, http://www.kellytarltons.co.nz/
Stories of the Long Finned Tuna
When:Sunday 3 March, 10:00am - noon
Where: Blackpool Hall, Waiheke
Celebrate National Children's Day and Seaweek with a special storytelling and art event at the Old Blackpool School Hall. Come and hear stories about the long finned tuna/eel and then help in the construction of a fabric tapestry which will be part of a the ‘tuna roa’ exhibited at Te Papa, the national museum in Wellington.
Artist Stephanie Bowman is creating a giant fabric tuna tapestry which will accompany a petition signed by thousands of New Zealanders calling the government to cease the commercial fishing of this increasingly rare animal. We will share Stephanie's story along with the traditional Maori tales of the tuna and a highly interactive Waiheke tuna tale, created by Tanya Batt.
This event is co created by the Once Upon An Island Trust, Forest and Bird Hauraki Islands and Heke Designs.
Attendance is by koha.
Contact: For more information email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or phone 0212963149
Workshops on the Wharf - Make and Take Fishing Lures
When: Sunday 3 March, Drop in session from 11:00am - 2:00pm
Where: Near the kids play space in Wynyard Quarter, Auckland CBD
Decorate your own octopus lure to catch the big one! Learn about the marine environment with "The Rocky Shore - who eats who?" colouring book. Workshops on the Wharf is a series of free drop in workshops where kids play, make, create and problem solve.
The workshops cater for children aged 4 - 12.
Free
Contact: Heidi Stunnell 09.360.5874 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
http://www.wynyard-quarter.co.nz
Sustainable Coastlines Education Station
When: Monday 4 March - Thursday 7 March, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Where: By the playground, Silo Park, Downtown Auckland.
Multi award-winning charity Sustainable Coastlines will be hosting a range of Seaweek celebrations from their 'Education Station' at Silo Park. Free educational presentations, practical workshops and activities for schools, businesses and community groups.
Further details at www.sustainablecoastlines.org
Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , www.sustainablecoastlines.org
When: Monday 4 March - Friday 8 March, 1:30 - 2:45pm
Where:St Mary's Primary, Onewa Rd, Northcote
Marine art in the Quad - Poetry in Motion
Free
Organized by St Mary's Envirocommittee
Contact person: Sonya Galbraith, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Marine Metre Squared Workshops
When: Tuesday 5 March
Sally Carson, Director of the NZ Marine Studies Centre in Otago, is coming to Auckland to launch the Marine Metre Squared project during Seaweek. On Tuesday March 5, Sally is holding workshops for teachers and community groups planning to participate in the Mm2 project.
Here’s where to find out about the Mm2 project:
http://www.otago.ac.nz/marinestudies/
The workshops will be held at the following places:
10:00am Takapuna
Takapuna Primary School
23 Auburn St, Takapuna 0622,
09-489 6339
12:30pm – 1:30pm Waterfront Auckland
Sustainable Coastlines Education Station
Silo Park
For more information go to:
2:30pm - 3:30pm Central/South Auckland
Tamaki College Marae
Elstree Ave, Glen Innes 1072,
09-521 1104
Contact: To register: email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with your name and school / organisation by Thursday 28 Feb.
Puhinui Reserve Walk and Coastal Clean Up
When: Tuesday 5 March, 9.30am - noon ( Low tide 10.04am)
Where: Puhinui Reserve, 108 Prices Road, just south of Auckland Airport
Join Auckland Council park rangers for a walk and clean up in a coastal area that is usually closed to the public. This is a high conservation area across from the airport but currents wash up a lot of rubbish and there's alot of clean up to do.
For more information go to: http://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/EN/newseventsculture/events/Events/Pages/freeparkrangerwalksandtalks.aspx
When: Tuesday 5 March, 7:30pm
Where: Muriwai Fire Station
MeACT Evening: "The Cove" with intro from Tracy Brown a Muriwaian and Auckland Coordinator of Sea Shepherd. Everyone welcome
Contact: Christine Rose, MeACT, Marine Mammals expert. 021.056.3784. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Waiheke Community Cinema Groovy Doco Screening
When: Tuesday 5 March, 8:00pm
Where: Waiheke Community Cinema
Entry by koha
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Kelly Tarlton's SEA LIFE Aquarium Teachers' Familiarization
When: Wednesday 6 March, 5:00 - 7:00pm
Where: Kelly Tarlton's SEA LIFE Aquarium, Okahu Bay, Auckland, http://www.kellytarltons.co.nz/visitor-info/location/
Teachers are invited to come and learn about the new exhibits at Kelly Tarlton's SEA LIFE Aquarium. Hear a brief talk, enjoy afternoon tea and see the amazing changes including the new penguin encounter now home to gentoo chicks.
Free entry for teachers
Bookings are essential by contacting the Education Team 09.531.5145 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Contact: The Education Team 09.531.5145 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , http://www.kellytarltons.co.nz/
7 for 7 at the Claris Conference Centre
When: Thursday 7 March, 7:00pm
Where: Claris Conference Centre, Great Barrier Is
Come and listen to 7 speakers talk on 7 topics about our oceans. Drinks and nibbles provided.
Contact: Rebecca Gibson 09.420.0238 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Peasant Film Series: The End of the Line (2009)
When: Thursday 7 March, 7:30 - 9:30pm
Where: Venue details at www.ecowest.org.nz
View trailer at www.ecowest.org.nz
Free, bring your own snacks
Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , www.ecowest.org.nz
When: Friday 8 March, 6:00pm
Where: Waiheke Community Gallery
Opening of a colourful campaign to mobilise Waiheke to become plastic bag free.
Volcano to the Sea: Project Launch and Movie in the Park
When: Friday 8 March, 6:30pm
Where: Pigeon Mt./Ohuiarangi, 68R Pigeon Mt Rd, Howick
Bring a blanket and pillows to watch Disney Nature's Movie "Oceans"; Fun activities for kids; Environmental stands and stalls.
Free Sausage sizzle
Come and see how you can be part of improving your local environment through NZ Landcare Trust's three year community-based restoration project.
If wet we'll relocate to the Scout Hall on Pigeon Mt.
Organized by the NZ Landcare Trust
Contact 638.3934 or 027.333.3647 or www.landcare.org.nz/Regional-Focus/Auckland-Office
Kelly Tarlton's SEA LIFE Aquarium Public Sleep Over
When: Friday 8 March, 7:00pm
Where: Kelly Tarlton's SEA LIFE Aquarium, Okahu Bay, Auckland, http://www.kellytarltons.co.nz/visitor-info/location/
Spend the night at Kelly Tarlton's.
Cost: $40 per person; each child must have an accompanying adult
Bookings are essential by contacting the Education Team 09.531.5145 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Contact: The Education Team 09.531.5145 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , http://www.kellytarltons.co.nz/
Farewell to the Godwits, Ambury Regional Park
When: Saturday 9 March, 9:00am - noon
Where: The Barn, Ambury Regional Park
View the godwits, turnstones, and other birds gathering on the shell banks to migrate to the Northern Hemisphere; ornithologists will help you understand what you're seeing; fun activities for kids and families.
Make a day of it. Bring your picnic and enjoy Ambury Regional Park.
Wear walking shoes, bring binoculars if you have them.
Free
Round the Island Yacht Race, Waiheke Island
When: Saturday 9 March, 9:00am start
Where: Kennedy Point, Waiheke
Get your boat ready!
Contact: Entries/crew enquiries ph 372.6104
Sea Scouts Beach Clean Up, Waiheke Island
When: Saturday 9 March, 11:00am
Where: Nick Johnstone Drive
Meet at the end of Nick Johnstone Drive.
Followed by BBQ
Seaweed Walk - Tawharanui Regional Park
When: Saturday 9 March, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Where: Tawharanui Regional Park
A low tide walk to study the intertidal fauna at Tawharanui Regional Park. The walk will explore Phoenix reef and Flat Rock.
Free, suitable for families
Meet at Flat Rock on the beach, main parking lot, Tawharanui Regional Park
http://regionalparks.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/tawharanui
Contact: Mike Wilcox, 09.622.0323, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
The Big Henderson Creek Clean Up
When: Saturday 9 March, 2:30 - 5:00pm
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Meet at Jetty at Tui Glen Reserve, Claude Brookes Drive
Expect lots of mud and fun as we remove all the crazy stuff polluting our waterways.
All gear and instructions provided but wear old clothes and sturdy shoes.
Free event for all ages. Afternoon tea provided.
For large groups please register by emailing
Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , www.ecowest.org.nz
When: Sunday 10 March, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Where: Olympic Park, New Lynn
Eco-expo with market place, kids activities, cool electric cars, free workshops and lots of information. A great day to gather information, be inspired, buy products or attend a variety of free workshops on sustainable living.
Free
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Waikowhai Beach Oyster Clean Up
When: Saturday 9 March, 3:30pm
Where: Bottom of Waikowhai Rd, Mt Roskill
Help rid Waikowhai Beach and Wesley Bay of sharp Pacific Oyster shells.
Meet at the bottom of Waikowhai Rd on the beach. The clean up will involve picking up loose oyster shells from the beach and the inter-tidal area.
Join us for a BBQ afterwards
Free
Wear closed footwear eg gumboots or beach shoes and if possible bring your own gardening gloves, wheelbarrow, shovel and rake. Some equipment will be provided.
Contact: For more information and to register your participation: Garth Houltham, Puketapapa/Roskill Residents Association 624.2331 or 027.236.7777 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Community Snorkel Day, Leigh - CANCELLED DUE TO SEA CONDITIONS SORRY!
When: Sunday 10 March, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Where: Goat Island Marine Reserve, Leigh
Come and explore the wonders of the marine reserve at Goat Island.
Free guided snorkelling sessions will run from the beach: wetsuit, mask, snorkel and fins provided.
Bring swimming attire, towel, sunblock, underwater camera
Families welcome, all children 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
For cancellations listen to NewstalkZB on the hour after the news.
Contact: DOC Warkworth Office, ph 09.425.7812
When: Sunday 10 March, 8:45am
Where: Rotoroa Island, Hauraki Gulf
Lots to see and do including a beach clean up, kids' conservation station, outdoor games like egg and spoon and sack races, talks and observation sessions with educators from the Auckland Zoo.
Book your ferry through 360 Discovery Cruises; use the promo code SEAWEEK to obtain a 10% discount from the usual fare: 0800 360 3472 or www.360discovery.co.nz
Bring: hat, sunblock, towel and togs, good walking shoes, food and drinks (bbq's will be running for you to use)
Ferry departs from Auckland at 8:45am arriving at Rotoroa at 10:00am
Ferry Departs for Auckland at 5:15pm
Organized by the Rotoroa Island Trust. Contact: Karyn Clare 021.233.1799 or 0800 768.676 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or www.rotoroa.org.nz
In collaboration with Auckland Zoo http://www.aucklandzoo.co.nz/
Gentle Walk of the Proposed Mahurangi Coastal Trail
When: Sunday 10 March, noon - 3:30pm
Where: Waiwera
A once a year chance to walk the coast of three of Auckland's most spectacular eastern regional parks - Wenderholm, Te Muri and Mahurangi - along the route of a proposed coastal trail.
Assemble on abutment of old Waiwera Bridge, beside Waiwera Turn off from SH17.
Walk to Puhoi River via Wenderholm walking tracks, knee-deep walk across river, bring your picnic for lunch on river bank, walk to saddle overlooking Te Muri (a little steep but a mximum of 50-metre elevation) walk to Te Muri beach, swim, ankle deep walk across Te Muri estuary, gentle walk to end of Ngarewa Drive.
A chartered bus will return registered walkers to Waiwera, leaving at 3pm. Donations appreciated.
Walkers living north of Waiwera can join the bus at Warkworth, Old Masonic Hall, at 11:15am
No dogs as route runs close to dotterel nesting areas.
Public transport: on Sundays, 895 Midtown to Waiwera Buses leave for Waiwera 10 minutes past the hour and from Waiwera 40 minutes past the hour.
Contact: To register phone 09.422.0872 or 027.462.4872 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit www.mahurangi.org.nz.
Estuary Artworks Competition and Exhibition, Uxbridge Creative Centre
When: Preview: Thursday 14 March, 6:30pm;
Exhibit: Friday 15 March - 26 April; Monday - Friday 9:00am - 4:30pm; Saturday 10:00am - 2:00pm
Where: Uxbridge Creative Centre, 35 Uxbridge Rd, Howick
Estuary Artworks 2013 aims to raise the profile of the Tamaki Estuary by encouraging artists to creatively respond to the estuary's role in the Auckland landscape. This significant contemporary art competition encourages entrants to actively respond to this theme.
Judge Rob Garrett will select the winning artwork to receive $5,000 and a runner up to receive $2000. Visitors to the exhibition can vote for the People's Choice.
Free. Koha is appreciated
Contact: Emma Topping, Curator, 535.6467 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Paremoremo Raft Race – an inter-community raft race
When: 16th March, 10am
Where: Sanders Reserve, Paremoremo
Have fun and help raise funds for RidgeView Primary School. Participate in or watch the fun of the first ever “Pare Raft Race”. Enjoy our local stalls and great local grub.
Take up the Inter Community gauntlet for your area, help get your Community Raft ready for the challenge with others from your community….or simply, come, watch and enjoy. Free for spectators and stalls. Raft entry fee is $250. Please go to the facebook page for more information
Contact: Jonny or Savannah This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit http://www.kaipatiki.org.nz/ecofest2013
When: Saturday 16 March, 1:30pm
Where: Departs from Hobsonville, Beach Haven and Northcote Point Wharves
These specially chartered Ecofest cruises on board the 360 Discovery boat "Discovery III" will navigate the inner harbour and beyond. Learn about the vital work of agencies dedicated to keeping our waterways clean and improving habitat for both people and marine life.
Representatives from coast clean up champions Sea Cleaners and Explore NZ's Whale and Dolphin Safari based in Viaduct Harbour will be on board to talk about their work and answer questions.
Cost: $35 per person; bookings essential
A small number of partially subsidised tickets are available for students studying or working in this field. Please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to be considered for a ticket.
Contact: Book online at www.kaipatiki.org.nz/ecofest2013 or call Louisa Chase 09.482.1172 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
When: Saturday 23 March, 9:00am
Where: Meet at Progress Hall, 6 Anzac Road, Browns Bay
Come and help to clean up Browns Bay beach. All welcome.
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit http://www.kaipatiki.org.nz/ecofest2013
Estuary Artworks Artist Discussion, Uxbridge Creative Centre
When: Saturday 23 March, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Where: Uxbridge Creative Centre, 35 Uxbridge Rd, Howick
A free discussion with the three finalists in the Estuary Artworks 2013 competition
Contact: Emma Topping, Curator, 535.6467 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Clean Up the Creek: Project Launch Event
When: 27 March, 7.30pm
Where: Beach Haven Community House, 130 Beach Haven Road, Beach Haven
Beach Haven Community House and Early Learning Centre is beginning this new initiative to clean up the creek near the entrance to Shepherds Park.
Register: Please RSVP to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or phone 483 9942 if you are coming.
Contact: Jo Powell, 09 483 9942 or 021 628 483 http://www.kaipatiki.org.nz/ecofest2013
Environmental Beach Walk, Bucklands Beach
When: Saturday 30 March, 3:00pm
Where: Meet 200 m north of the main boat ramp, Bucklands Beach, Auckland
Join a public beach trip to look at marine life at an ancient 5000 year old beach.
Please wear boots or lace up shoes suitable for shallow mud and water.
Free. No cancellations
Contact: Margaret Morley 576.8323
Preparing for Seaweek 2013
Auckland Teachers are invited to attend one of two meetings in the region on 22 November to learn about the theme and resources available for Seaweek 2013 with Angela Schipper and Barbara Ryan from The Science Learning Hub, Waikato University and Mels Barton, National Seaweek Coordinator.
The Science Learning Hub offers free online teaching and learning resources. All of our materials are specific to New Zealand and are linked to the NZC. The Hub has an array of marine resources covering a number of themes - food webs, biodiversity, habitats, adaptations, kaimoana, monitoring, carbon cycling and more. Our session will introduce you to the Science Learning Hub and some of the articles, videos, images and interactives available to help you effectively plan for Seaweek 2013. This session is suitable for teachers across all age ranges, primary and secondary.
Thursday 22 November 2012
Northern Cluster: NOW FULLY BOOKED
1 The Strand, Takapuna. Meeting Room 3 on the Ground Floor
From 10.30am – 12pm
Southern Cluster: SPACES STILL AVAILABLE
Staff room, Owairoa School, Nelson Street, Howick
From 1.30pm -3pm
Please RSVP to Mels Barton, National Seaweek Coordinator on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by 31 October.
