Project Newsletters
Our newsletters are produced at least quarterly and distributed by email - please drop us a note if you would like to be added to the list.
May 2024
One seaon ends and a new active one begins
January 2024
An active Summer ahead
Kelp Gardeners, Regen Diving, Youth Snorkeling and the latest on Exotic Caulerpa at Waiheke Island
November 2023
Submissions & Exotic Caulerpa
Tēnā tātou katoa - We hope you will enjoy this update from our project team which contains highlights from within and surrounding the Waiheke Marine Project.
Ngā mihi nui,
May 2023
Bulging with activities
Twelve articles, four new team members introduced, video, photos and an opportunity to join the team as a Coordinator
May 2023
Bulging with activities
Twelve articles, four new team members introduced, video, photos and an opportunity to join the team as a Coordinator
February 2023
Events and Opportunities
Tēnā tātou katoa - We hope you will enjoy this update from our project team which contains highlights from within and surrounding the Waiheke Marine Project.
Ngā mihi nui,
December 2022
Meri Kirihimete
Thank you for your ongoing engagement and support as we journey through this second phase of action-based kaitiakitanga - guardianship for Waiheke Islands marine environment. We hope you will enjoy this update from our project team which contains highlights from within and surrounding the Waiheke Marine Project.
December 2022
Online Workshop for Divers and Boaties
Waiheke Marine Project have been meeting with Biosecurity NZ regarding the threat of Exotic Caulerpa Seaweed. This has resulted in the provision of an online workshop for marine enthusiasts (divers) to help identify pest Caulerpa seaweeds, and therefore help prevent its spread to Waiheke Island.
November 2022
Upcoming Opportunities
The WMP Regen Dive Training Programme was a huge success with 21 mana whenua and community members getting ticketed and now engaging in regenerative diving activities. Therefore, we have spent some time evaluating the programme and are now ready to run it again.
Oct 2022
DOC requests community submissions
DOC (Department of Conservation) have asked us all to help revitalise the Hauraki Gulf by having our say on marine protection. This opportunity to provide feedback by submission closes at 1700 Friday 28 October 2022
September 2022
Dual Award Nominations
What an honour to be acknowledged in the efforts to implement the 9 commitments from Future Search. We are humbled and happy to announce that we are finalists in the 2022 Sustainable Business Awards, for our collaboration alongside mana whenua and the Waiheke community working towards protection and regeneration of Waiheke Island's marine environment through the use of action-based kaitiakitanga - guardianship.
May 2022
Systems Change takes multiple actions over time
Ngāti Pāoa ki Waiheke update, Kelp Gardeners experiece, Conscious swimming, a new team member Sophie Lewis, and much more.
Ngā mihi nui
Waiheke Marine Project whānui
February 2022
The first newsletter of 2022
Ngāti Pāoa ki Waiheke summer update, an Interview with Lyndsay Jeffs, a visit to Otata island and much more.
November 2021
Refreshed Steering Group Announced
Thank you for your ongoing engagement and support as we move forward into the project's second phase of action-based kaitiakitanga - guardianship of Waiheke Islands marine environment.
Ngā mihi nui
Waiheke Marine Project whānui
September 2021
Funding will further enable the embodying of Ahu Moana at scale
We open this brimming Pānui with the exciting news that the Waiheke Marine Project has been successful with a cornerstone grant from Foundation North, Gulf Innovation Fund Together (G.I.F.T) for Phase Two of the project.
July 2021
Hauraki Gulf Forum Endorses the project
Tēnā tātou katoa
We open this very full newsletter by celebrating the news of the project’s endorsement by the Hauraki Gulf Forum at their June meeting.
This acknowledgement reaffirms the projects efforts and we extend our sincere thanks to the board for their recognition of the progress made.
June 2021
A response to the Governments Seachange announcment
The Waiheke Marine Project welcomes Government announcement on Sea Change – Tai Timu Tai Pari Hauraki Gulf Marine Spatial Plan
May 2021
A Transition phase begins
The ‘Picking up the Paddle public meeting’ had further informed the structure and resources necessary for phase two and the team responded. Following a recruitment process, overseen by an independent Human Resources Consultant, Miranda Cassidy-O’Connell was chosen to take up the challenge, joining the co-coordinators, and volunteers.
March 2021
Phase two is building momentum
Not a week goes by without an addition to the marine protection and regeneration conversation. The frequency and enthusiasm of this korero gives our participants new energy as we build on last year’s progress. Click button to continue.
November 2020
Commitments emerge from Future Search Hui
Diverse voices from Waiheke Island and further afield spent the last weekend of October at a Waiheke Marine Project Hui, working together to create understanding of, and actions for, how to restore and protect Tīkapa moana. Click to continue reading
July 2020
Future Search is coming
It's about 70 days until Future Search and it's important that we start talking about it, but what is Future Search?
Future Search is a big get together, a meeting, a hui to discuss the marine environment around Waiheke Island and an opportunity to develop potential marine protection recommendations and an action plan.
June 2020
Orca visit Matiatia, Waiheke Island
It's not often we hear positive news about the health of our oceans so it was pleasing in recent days to hear reports of Orca visiting Matiatia bay (our main ferry harbour). These welcome visitors add to recent reports of schooling Kahawai, diving Pied Shags, Dolphins and more visible nearby Motu. Are these beautiful creatures sending us a sign of what's possible if we focus on regeneration and kindness toward Tīkapa Moana He tohu?
May 2020
COVID19 forces changed plans
Tēnā tātou katoa huri noa a Tikapa Moana - welcome to the new deluxe format for news from the Waiheke Marine Project.
In our last issue we conveyed the unfortunate news of the Future Search Hui bring postponed until Spring due to the COVID19 pandemic. We hope that you, your families, colleagues and businesses are riding out the storm in favourable health and thank you for your continued interest in the project.