Seaweek 2010: Changing Coastlines - Free Lecture Series
This series of free evening lectures will offer local scientific and research-informed information about the threats to Waikato's coastlines and some of the actions that communities and local authorities can take about the damage to our coastlines and expected pressure in the future. This course is organised in collaboration with Environment Waikato and covers a broad range of challenges and solutions.
Juvenile coastal fish and their nursery habitats
Tuesday 2 March, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Where: AG.30, Gate 8, Hillcrest Road, University of Waikato, Hamilton
Cost: Free lecture series
Dr Mark Morrison (NIWA) and Fred Lichtwark (Whaingaroa Harbour Care).
Lessons learnt from two decades of Tsunami field surveys
Thursday 4 March, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Where: AG.30, Gate 8, Hillcrest Road, University of Waikato, Hamilton
Cost: Free lecture series
Dr Jose Borrero (ASR Ltd) and special guest Professor Emile Okal (Northwestern University).
Whaingaroa community and environment day
Saturday 6 March
Location: Te Kopua domain, Raglan
Organizer: Xtreme Waste/Raglan Community House/Whaingaroa Environment Centre
For more information contact Lindsey Turner, Xtreme Waste, phone 07 825 6509. For performance times download:
Annual Xtreme recycled raft race - in celebration of Xtreme Waste's 10th birthday
Saturday 6 March
All rafts must float, be made out of recycled materials, crew must wear lifejackets. Registration is before 12noon and the race starts at 1.30pm. Check out some fabulous prizes! Best Recycled Raft and Best Dressed Crew - $400 to the winner and $200 to the runner up. Fastest Recycled Raft - $200 to the winner. We are looking for something that will stand out and wow the judges. There will also be great prizes for runner ups, best dressed crew, best message, most entertaining, best effort, best newcomer, junior racer, and for just entering. Cash prizes are sponsored by Xtreme Waste, Ray White and Black Sand Café. There are a huge range of other prizes donated by local businesses. You have to be in to win!
Beach clean-ups
Monday 8 - Friday 19 March
Each year more than 7 billion tonnes of rubbish makes its way into the sea. On its journey it kills, maims and injures wildlife and pollutes the ecosystems that they depend on for food, shelter, and to raise their young. Thousands of animals die each year becoming trapped in or choke on the rubbish that we throw away. Litter can travel to the ocean from many kilometres inland, blown on the wind or carried along by rivers and streams. In response to this major issue, Environment Waikato is working with schools around the Waikato region to run beach clean-ups and help make our beaches not only safer for our marine species but also restore the natural character of these special places. Beach clean-ups will be happening for two weeks, starting Monday 8 March. Beaches being cleaned include Buffalo and Whangapoua in the Coromandel, and Kawhia, Ruapuke, Raglan, and Kariotahi on the west coast.
More details coming soon.
Sea level on the move?
Tuesday 9 March, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Where: AG.30, Gate 8, Hillcrest Road, University of Waikato, Hamilton
Cost: Free lecture series
Dr Rob Bell (NIWA) and Dr Catherine Beard (EW): SL and coastal vegetation case study.
Increasing coastal community resilience
Thursday 11 March, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Where: AG.30, Gate 8, Hillcrest Road, University of Waikato, Hamilton
Cost: Free lecture series
Jim Dahm (EcoNomos Consulting).
For more information on any of these lectures, phone 07 858 5124, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit http://www.waikato.ac.nz/pathways/community/hamilton/cce_seaweek.shtml.
