Seaweek is an annual event run by the NZ Association for Environmental Education that allows New Zealanders to come together and celebrate the sea. It provides a wide range of opportunities for people to learn about our fantastic marine environment and share their experiences of the sea.
Seaweek is about exciting and inspiring all New Zealanders to renew their connection with the sea. It’s not just for children or those involved with formal education – it’s a time for all of us to get to know our ocean, its habits, characteristics and inhabitants.
A series of themes has been developed for Seaweek over the next five years, starting with 2010 – Fish for the Future!
The following events in the Far North will focus on how we can look after our coastal taonga and marine environment to ensure that our grandchildren will also enjoy the abundance of the sea. At these family events at Ahipara and Taipa you will be able to find information about a range of local groups and agencies who are involved in caring for the coastal and marine environment and discover how you can be involved.
Also at the beach will be a selection of beach and water sports operators ready to demonstrate a range of activities to get you out there and active without the need for a motorized vehicle! So come along and have a go!
SeaWeek Sunday at Ahipara
Sunday March 7, Midday to 4pm
Kororoa Park.
Midday: Karakia and talk about the history of Ahipara, manamoana, caring for the coast, the rahui and kaitiakitanga: Rueben Porter and Kaumatua.
Surfing demonstrations and surf life-saving.
Beach Volleyball
Blow-karts
Kite-surfing with Les
Horse trekking
Water Cowboys Stand-up Paddle Board
Traditional storytelling with Waikarere Gregory – 2.30 to 3.30
Beach games and prizes for the children – bring a kite and win prizes for the highest flyer, most colourful, best home-made!
Information displays on coastal and marine care: NRC, DoC, MinFish, Far North Environment Centre, and the Kaitiaki of Ahipara.
SeaWeek Sunday at Taipa
Sunday March 14, Midday to 4pm
By the Sailing Club, Taipa river mouth.
Information displays on coastal and marine care: NRC, DoC, MinFish, Far North Environment Centre, Taipa Beachcare
Traditional storytelling with Waikarere Gregory – 2.30 to 3.30
Hangloose Windsurfing
Water Cowboys Stand-up Paddle Board
Kiwa Kayaking
Airzone Kitesurfing
Beach games and prizes for the children – bring a kite and win prizes for the highest flyer, most colourful, best home-made!
