Ko te Moana, ko te Whenua, he taonga tuku iho - our ocean and land, treasures to protect
This special Seaweek edition of the Partners Forum brings our network together in one of Tauranga Moana’s most significant places to explore the connections between land, sea, biodiversity, and biosecurity.
We’ll hear from marine biosecurity experts and take part in a guided sand art workshop led by local land art Artist, Kenrick Smith from Rake Healing.
Speakers and sessions
- Opening karakia, significance of place and why we need to protect it - Reon Tuanau (Ngāi Te Rangi / Ngāti Ranginui)
- Marine biosecurity pests affecting our region - University of Waikato
- Biofouling and vessel risks - David Guccione, Senior Academic Staff Member, Marine and Environmental Management, Toi Ohomai
- Rake Healing Workshop - Kenrick Smith, a 30-minute guided sand art session exploring biodiversity and collective protection
Spaces are limited, therefore registrations are mandatory. We look forward to seeing you on the sand!
We also want to acknowledge the devastating effects of the extreme weather events across our rohe recently, and recognise the impact this has had on the families who lost loved ones in the landslides at Mauao and Welcome Bay, and our wider communities. Our thoughts also go out to all involved in the response to the disasters as we continue to acknowledge the ongoing mahi of Tangatawhenua members, the Mauao Trust, Ngā Poutiriao o Mauao, local authorities and partners working toward the long term recovery and restoration of our significant places and communities.
Mā te mahi ngātahi, kia toi tu tika ngā māunga, kātahi, ka ora ai ngā iwi.