Mana whenua day Registration

Ko Te Mauri He Mea Ngaro Ki Te Moana

Kaupapa

Ngahere o te Moana - monitor our kelp forest within Enclosure Bay to maintain the balance of our ecosystem (an opportunity to holistically harvest kina for whānau)

Date: Saturday 21st February 2026

Location: Enclosure Bay

Time: 8am - 4pm (day long event and this tiime includes ferry travel from Auckland)

Limited spaces - This event is open to Ngāti Pāoa and is limited to 40 people (with 20 spots available for the guided snorkel). To register, complete the form below

Included: Fullers360 Ferry tickets - if coming from Auckland, transport to and from Matiatia will be provided and lunch is included. Please note any dietary requirements on the registration form.

Activities: Guided snorkeling to the Kelp Gardens to harvest kina (20 participant places total), Kayaks will be available to explore Enclosure bay and we will provide a WMP wānanga.

Important Information;

Water Safety

Please be aware that this event is based on the edge of the Moana and so we ask that all participants are water safety conscious.

Swimming ability - Must be able to swim 200m unaided in the ocean to participate in the guided Snorkelling. Please note this is not a teaching opportunity to learn how to snorkel, snorkel participants must already know how to snorkel.

Snorkeling gear - Epic Scuba and Surf will provide participants with all the gear required for the guided snorkel. You must register your details to ensure they bring the right gear for you. If you would like to bring your own gear please ensure that it is of high quality eg - Wetsuit Full arms and legs, 5mm minimum..

To participate in the whānau day, please complete the following registration form now as there are limited spaces.

Please reach out to us by email if you have any pātai.

pipi@waihekemarineproject.org

Nga mihi mahana kia koutou.

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