Whangateau Harbour can look like paradise - but how is it coping with pressures such as warming waters, sediment and contaminant runoff, pests and predators? Join us as guest speakers including Ngāti Manuhiri and the Leigh Marine Laboratory help us to understand the state of the harbour, how it is changing, and why we should care. Share your own observations, stories and aspirations for the harbour and its catchment, and have a kōrero about how we, as a community, can work together to look after the harbour for present and future generations.

Please help us with planning by ordering a free ticket.

Agenda:

11 am - 11:15 am: karakia, introductions;

11:15 am - 12:30 pm: guest speakers;

12:30 pm - 1 pm: lunch, questions / sharing of stories;

1 pm - 1:50 pm: local knowledge sharing;

1:50 pm - 2 pm: wrap up and next steps.

For more information, or to join our mailing list for future updates, please contact Alicia: [email protected]

Whangateau HarbourCare Group

The Whangateau HarbourCare Group (WHCG) is dedicated to safeguarding this exceptional harbour and its surrounds, supporting the well-being of wildlife and the enjoyment of the community, now, and for generations to come. In addition to projects such as stream restoration, pest control and predator trapping, WHCG is embarking on the development of a community-led action plan to care for the Harbour and its catchment - please join us. https://www.whangateauharbourcare.org/