Experiencing Marine Reserves - Community Guided Snorkel Day
Sunday 7 March, 10am to 3pm
Where: Reotahi Beach (after McLeods Bay follow Reotahi Rd, then Beach Rd to end to Reotahi carpark, opposite Motukaroro Island and Marsden Pt), Whangarei Heads.
What: Guided snorkels at the Whangarei Harbour marine reserve site at Reotahi, information and BBQ.
Weather permitting – cancellations - More Fm. Bring your own gear or get free hire for our mask, snorkel, fins and wetsuit's. Recommended for everyone 5 years old plus. All children under 15 years must be accompanied by an adult. Bring sunblock and money for BBQ. Experienced guides and advanced safety procedures will be in place on the day. Supported by the Department of Conservation & The New Zealand Refining Company
For further event information please contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or phone 09 433 8205 mobile 021 036 2019 website www.emr.org.nz
SeaWeek Sunday at Ahipara
Sunday 7 March, midday to 4pm
Where: Kororoa Park
- Karakia and talk about the history of Ahipara, manamoana, caring for the coast, the rahui and kaitiakitanga: Rueben Porter and Kaumatua.
- Surfing demonstrations and surf life-saving
- Beach Volleyball
- Blow-karts
- Water Cowboys Stand-up Paddle Board
- Traditional storytelling with Waikarere Gregory – 2.30 to 3.30
- Beach games and prizes for the children – bring a kite and win prizes for the highest flyer, most colourful, best home-made!
- Information displays on coastal and marine care: NRC, DoC, MinFish, Far North Environment Centre, and the Kaitiaki of Ahipara
For more info go to http://www.ecocentre.co.nz/whatson/ or contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
The End of the Line DVD
Monday 8 March, 8pm
Where: Screening at the Russell Boating Club
Contact Helen Ough Dealy This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
PADI
Asia Pacific Member Forums kick off for 2010 during Seaweek in Northland. Meet regional manager Ian Cumming for the latest updates, dive management and PADI trends.
- 8 March - Scenic Hotel, Paihia 7-9pm
- 10 March - Oceans Resort, Tutukaka 7-9pm
Beach Clean-up Day
Friday 12 March
As part of SEAWEEK, we are organising a beach and underwater cleanup event in partnership with Project AWARE, a nonprofit environmental organization. The day will finish off with a BBQ afternoon tea on Roberton (Motuarohia) Island. DoC are kindly providing transport from Russell and Waitangi. Again, places are limited, so please RSVP asap (by March 8th at the very latest) if you would like to take part, or if you would like more information.
Contact Helen Ough Dealy This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
SeaWeek Sunday at Taipa
Sunday 14 March, midday to 4pm
- By the Sailing Club, Taipa river mouth.
- Information displays on coastal and marine care: NRC, DoC, MinFish, Far North Environment Centre, Taipa Beachcare
- Traditional storytelling with Waikarere Gregory – 2.30 to 3.30
- Hangloose Windsurfing
- Water Cowboys Stand-up Paddle Board
- Kiwa Kayaking
- Airzone Kitesurfing
- Beach games and prizes for the children – bring a kite and win prizes for the highest flyer, most colourful, best home-made!
- Ki-O-Rahi traditional games for all ages.
For more info go to http://www.ecocentre.co.nz/whatson/ or contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Poor Knights Divers PADI specialty offers during Seaweek
Fabulous opportunity to trial PADI's newest specialty course, Underwater Surveyor, exclusive to Poor Knights Divers, and/or Underwater Digital Photographer and/or Underwater Naturalist for a very special Seaweek price of an additional $75 each on the standard day dive cost.
Check out www.pkdive.co.nz for details.
The End of the Line screening
Screening postponed, date to be advised. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
The movie about marine sustainability – End of the Line – will be screening at Capt Bougainville Theatre, Civic Centre, Whangarei. Gold coin donation.
