Record-Breaking Year Over the course of 2022 the Hauraki Gulf, […]
New legislative ‘tools’ have been proposed to help establish more marine protection in the Gulf. Up until 28 October you can share your feedback with DOC on these proposals which support the restoration and conservation of important ecosystems.
Shipwrecks can trigger a suite of sentiments. In some instances, […]
Hauraki Gulf Forum Tīkapa Moana Te Moananui-ā-Toi
3 weeks ago
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4 weeks ago
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Hauraki Gulf Forum Tīkapa Moana Te Moananui-ā-Toi
4 weeks ago
Head down to SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium to explore the amazing new Hauraki Gulf Marine Park area! Something for the whole whānau. Awesome work by Dan Henderson and the whole team at Kelly Tarlton's. 🙌👍🐳 it is wonderful to have one of our premier local attractions telling this important local story.
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Sea Cave adventure to inspire conservation - NZ Herald
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A new immersive attraction on the Hauraki Gulf at Kelly Tarlton's AquariumShare on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
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Woo hoo. Fantastic team KTs!
Hauraki Gulf Forum Tīkapa Moana Te Moananui-ā-Toi
1 month ago
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Absolutely amazing
I wondered how they were doing. Great to see.
Hauraki Gulf Forum Tīkapa Moana Te Moananui-ā-Toi
1 month ago
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'Not an ideal way to start 2023': Popular Auckland beach given black flag high risk sewage warning
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The alert signifies there is a 'very high risk of illness' from swimming at the beach.Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
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For goodness sake's. It hasn't even started raining yet.. imagine what a shambles it could be after the predicted weather system comes through. Not nearly good enough. :(
Hauraki Gulf Forum Tīkapa Moana Te Moananui-ā-Toi
1 month ago
🐳🙌New year, new challenge dates! TERM 1 Dates 13th February - 13th March 2022 culminating in 2023 Seaweek. What better way to start your year with new students than this 21 Day guided inquiry. Sign up now to receive the updates towards the start of term 1 so your class can start the year helping the ocean thrive for years to come!
Sign up now at the link below:
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SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium
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Hauraki Gulf Forum Tīkapa Moana Te Moananui-ā-Toi
1 month ago
Mike Donoghue had a beautiful spirit and limitless love for the Hauraki Gulf. He will be greatly missed.
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Conservationist who was a force of nature for the protection of whales
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OBITUARY: Mike Donoghue passed on his scientific knowledge, skills and passion for the environment and all things oceanic to others.Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
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Hauraki Gulf Forum Tīkapa Moana Te Moananui-ā-Toi
1 month ago
Record marine heatwaves have pummelled the Gulf this year. Learn more about the impacts in the latest fantastic blog post by Sara Speaks for the Sea at the link below.
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Oh man, the grey massive sponges looked terrible last year, I am not looking forward to a repeat event.
Hauraki Gulf Forum Tīkapa Moana Te Moananui-ā-Toi
2 months ago
As we head out to the 🏖️ and on 🚤⛵ this summer, have a conversation with your whānau and friends about the state of the Gulf. If we want our kids and our mokos to be able to grab a feed in future we need to look after it better - starting now. And if you do take something, show your respect by using the whole 🐟
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Why I'm not fishing this summer - fisho swaps rod for recreation
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As fish numbers plummet, boat numbers are rocketing.Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
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Hauraki Gulf Forum Tīkapa Moana Te Moananui-ā-Toi
2 months ago
Watercare is proposing that by the middle of the century that we will still see 100 places with sewage overflowing into our harbours - the vast majority of which will go into the Hauraki Gulf. 😡Submissions on this are open until 20 December at www.watercare.co.nz/Water-and-wastewater/Wastewater-network-strategy-2023 - please share this and make your views known. ... See MoreSee Less
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Does the Forum have a recommended alternative we can tautoko or put forward as part of our submissions?
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Hauraki Gulf Forum Tīkapa Moana Te Moananui-ā-Toi
2 months ago
The right call. David Parker
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Serious scallop decline prompts emergency closure of Coromandel fishery
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The two remaining open areas in the Coromandel scallop fishery will close, after new information showed scallops are in decline.Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
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Should of banned dredging devices from being sold from every marine and fishing store 20 years ago - these dumb devices towed behind a boat have plowed and ruined scallop beds and the seafloor.
What other result can you expect when the Commercials are using GPS to allow them to rip the bottom up as closely as if they were mowing the lawns
These challenge my reacts. Do I like this? Yes. Am I sad? Yes. Am I angry? Yes. Do I love this? Yes.
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Hauraki Gulf Forum Tīkapa Moana Te Moananui-ā-Toi
2 months ago
Forest & Bird are hosting a launch event for Arohatia Tīkapa Moana | Love the Gulf this Saturday on Waiheke Island. A wonderful line-up of speakers and fun for the whole whaanau. 🐳 Click the link below for more information. ... See MoreSee Less
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Hauraki Gulf Forum Tīkapa Moana Te Moananui-ā-Toi
2 months ago
A 🔥 fire ban is now in place for all motu in the Auckland half of the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park, Tīkapa Moana, Te Moananui-ā-Toi until further notice. Please respect this to keep our islands and people safe 🚒 Fire and Emergency NZ Department of Conservation Auckland CouncilThis map shows the fire season status as of 12pm 2 December 2022.
🔴 If your area is in a red zone, there is a total fire ban. No fires are permitted.
🟡 If your area is in a yellow zone, you may need to apply for a permit. Go to www.checkitsalright.nz to check and apply.
🟢 If your area is in a green zone, you do not need a permit but go to www.checkitsalright.nz for safety tips before lighting.
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Hauraki Gulf Forum Tīkapa Moana Te Moananui-ā-Toi
4 months ago
Have your say on the government's proposed marine protection areas for the Hauraki Gulf. Read more about it in our latest blog by Sara Speaks for the Sea 🐟
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Proposed marine protection plans; an opportunity to ‘have your say’
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Hauraki Gulf Forum Tīkapa Moana Te Moananui-ā-Toi
4 months ago
Just over two weeks until the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park Conference returns on Tuesday 18 October. Come join us at Auckland Museum and hear from an amazing line-up of speakers including the new Minister of Conservation on the new marine protected areas proposed for the Hauraki Gulf. Participants will also get to take a (virtual) dive into the Gulf thanks to VR headsets from BLAKE and New Zealand Geographic. More info here: www.aucklandmuseum.com/visit/whats-on/science/hauraki-gulf-marine-park-conference-2022 ... See MoreSee Less
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See you there
I’m going!