Story Time for Preschoolers
When: Wednesday the 3rd of March
Where: at Havelock North Library
Time: 10:30am
Story time and activities with a special guest from DOC.
Rocky Shore Studies for Teachers
When: Friday the 5th of March
Where: at Spriggs Park, Hardinge Rd, Ahuriri
Time: 3:30-5:00pm
Contact Carol at the Aquarium to register phone: 06 833 5424. 25 people maximum.
Children’s day at the Aquarium
When: Sunday the 7th of March
Where: National Aquarium of New Zealand on Marine Parade
Time: 9:00am-4:00pm
FREE entry for Children (14 years and under) accompanied by one paying adult.
Seaweek Sunday
When: Sunday the 7th of March
Where: Perfume Point by East Pier car park – Ahuriri
Time: 10:30-3:00pm
Come to learn about our Marine environment while having fun! We will have games, a treasure hunt, snorkelling lessons (bring your swimsuit), obstacle course, short film, demonstrations, competitions, face painting and more!
Taradale Library Story Time
When: Tuesday the 9th of March
Where: Taradale Library
Time: 10:30am
Story and activities with Marineland Education Officer Jacque Wilton and a friend (penguin).
Whakamahi Beach Clean up – Wairoa
When: Wednesday the 10th of March
Where: Whakamahi Beach
Time: 10:00am to Noon
Hastings Library Story Time
When: Wednesday the 10th of March
Where: Hastings Library
Time: 10:30am
Story and activities with Marineland Education Officer Jacque Wilton and a friend (penguin).
Tai Chi at Westshore Beach with Sport Hawke’s Bay
When: Wednesday the 10th of March
Where: Meeting to the left hand side of the Westshore Surf Life Saving Club
Time: 5.30pm – 6.15pm
$5 per person. To register contact Eana Young on 8459336 ext. 708 or
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Royal Society Annual Seaweek Lecture
When: Wednesday the 10th of March
Where: National Aquarium of New Zealand on Marine Parade
Time: 7:00pm
Gold coin donation. Annual Seaweek lecture with Carl Ross, the National Manager Field Operations and Programmes including special operations, observer services, education and honorary fisheries. He has an extensive portfolio with MFish and has experience lecturing at Auckland University.
Westshore Beach Clean up
When: Thursday the 11th of March
Where: Meeting at the Westshore School on the Esplanade
Time: 1:15pm
Annual Seaweek Poetry competition
When: Thursday the 11th of March
Where: National Aquarium of New Zealand on Marine Parade
Time: 7:00-9:00pm
Gold coin donation. Please RSVP to this event by Monday the 8th of March to
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or 8335424
Entries for the competition close on the 24th of February. Entry forms at reception at the National Aquarium or phone Carol 833 5424.
Dive HQ Underwater Clean up
When: Friday the 12th of March
Where: Hardinge Road, meeting between Hotchick and Spriggs Park
Time: 9:00am
All participating divers must register. Upon registration divers will receive free air fill vouchers. To book please contact Dive HQ before Wednesday the 10th on 06 834 2009.
Ahuriri Estuary walk with Sport Hawke’s Bay
When: Friday the 12th of March
Where: Meet at Humber Street car park
Time: 9:00am
50-60 minute walk. To register contact Eana Young on 8459336 ext. 708 or
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Napier Library Story Time
When: Friday the 12th of March
Where: Napier Library
Time: 10:30am
Story and activities with Marineland Education Officer Jacque Wilton and a friend (penguin).
Gannet Beach Adventure’s Cape Kidnappers Beach Clean up
When: Saturday the 13th of March
Where: Clifton
Time: 8:15am
Tickets are half price. Contact Colin or Kim on 06 8750898 by Friday the 12th.
Haumoana Community Beach Clean up
When: Saturday the 13th of March
Where: Meet at the Haumoana Domain at 8.50am
Time: 9:00am to 12:00pm
Haumoana Community, Hastings District Council and Keep Hastings Beautiful Community beach clean up.
Waitangi Wetland Walkabout
When: Sunday the 14th of March
Where: Waitangi Wetland
Time: 9:30am-11:30am
Come celebrate the end of Seaweek with this great Walk and Talk.
Hastings Library Story Time
When: Wednesday the 17th of March
Where: Hastings Library
Time: 10:30am
Story and activities with special guest from DOC.
