• • Mansion House entry: gold coin donation.
  • Refreshments/ lunches available from Mansion House Cafe as well as a sausage sizzle Discounted boat transport for the day, thanks to Reubens Cruises 0800 111 616.
  • Option to travel from Devonport on the William C Daldy tug boat, $90pp. For bookings phone 09 636 9361
    For more info contact Mansion House 09 422 8882, email: kawauisalndfc@doc.govt.nz

Art in the Woolshed
March 6-14th  10am - 5pm each day
Tawharanui Regional Park
An outstanding exhibition of paintings, ceramics and sculpture, being sold to raise funds for TOSSI. This is the community group that alongside the ARC has restored Tawharanui as an open sanctuary. Come and help the group celebrate the success of these efforts and support this worthwhile project. Good coffee and quality food available throughout the exhibition.

Fish for the Future!
6 – 14 March 2010
For a complete list of the Auckland wide activities
www.seaweek.org.nz
www.ecoevents.org.nz/seaweek
Community Snorkeling Day
Leigh Marine Reserve (Goat Island)
Saturday March 6^th (back up date 13^th March)
10am – 1pm     Free snorkeling sessions running continuously
               no bookings taken, just turn up
9.30am only     Half price trip on the Glass Bottom Boat,
    need to book - ph 422 6334 or info@glassbottomboat.co.nz
Come and explore the wonders of the Leigh marine reserve with the team from Experiencing Marine Reserves. They will be taking small groups out to enjoy the amazing underwater world in this special place.

• • Families welcome, all children 15 and under need to be accompanied by an adult.
  • Wetsuit, mask, snorkel and fins supplied at no charge, bring usual swimming attire, towel, sunblock, underwater camera?
  • Register for the snorkeling on site at the DOC tent (NB book ahead for the Glass Bottom Boat trip)

Enquiries phone Department of Conservation 425 7812
Cancellation? Listen to NewstalkZB on the hour after the news
Check out this Meet the Locals video on the wonderful wildlife found in this marine sanctuary!
Take a Kid Fishing!
Sunday  March 7^th
Leaving from Warkworth wharf 10.30am
With the Seaweek theme "Fish for the Future", what better way to learn about the fun (and rules) of recreational fishing.
The Take a Kid Fishing competition is run by Warkworth Lions. Young competitors can fish from boats including the historic scow the Jane Gifford. Return about 3pm for prizegiving and spot prizes.
$2 entry. Tickets: Hunting and Fishing, Baxter St and Sportsworld in Queen Street
Community Beach Clean up at Long Bay
Saturday 13^th March
Further details to be posted on www.ecoevents.org.nz/seaweek where soon, but note in your diary
Meet: at Site 3 Long Bay Regional Park
Time: 10am - 2pm
Kiwi Conservation Club (KCC) Rocky Shore session
Leigh Marine Reserve Sunday March 14^th
1pm meet under the big Pohutukawa tree on the beach
The group will explore the rocky pools of Goat Island marine reserve and confident swimmers will be able to snorkel if the weather is good. Learn about marine reserves.  Celebrate that this was NZ's first marine reserve, and see how successful it has become. Guides for these are Tony and Jenny Enderby, well-known marine advocates. All welcome, but children must be accompanied by an adult please.
Cost: There will be a small charge per person for snorkel hire and guiding.  
Bring:  warm clothes, sturdy shoes, flippers and/or sand shoes, togs, towel, mask and snorkel and/or swimming goggles, a hat and sunscreen. And drinks and snacks.
Book: with Siobhan by email: siobhanlatham@xtra.co.nz and please say whether you are a KCC member or not.  If bookings are limited, preference will go to members - at the discretion of the person taking bookings.
Whangateau Bus Hikoi
Sunday 14^th March
9am – 1pm Whangateau Hall, 15 mins north of Warkworth on Leigh Road
Whangateau Harbour Care Society and Forest and Bird Society invite you along for their Seaweek event. Join local experts on a ‘Bus Hikoi’, showcasing the history, geography and natural history of the Whangateau Harbour and surrounds. There will be opportunities for short walks to see points of interest so bring beach shoes, water and lunch. Departs Whangateau Hall at 9am, returning around 1pm to the hall.
Spaces limited so book your seats with Margaret at  mls@xtra.co.nz or phone evenings 422 9717
Motions in the Ocean!
Sunday 14^th March
10am - 2pm, Western Springs
Motions in the Ocean is an upcoming Seaweek community initiative organised by Western Springs students – yes students!  It’s amazing what a professional event they’ve pulled together. The local community will be encouraged to join them on a clean up of Motions and Meola creeks, both of which end on either side of Meola Reef. Includes free tram ride and walk through the zoo, plus talks from MOTAT, DOC and Waicare experts. You’ll learn about the grass carp, history of the pumphouse and how both creeks are affecting the Waitemata harbour.
Meet in the Western Springs College carpark, 10am.
This is a great family event, and it’s free. 
Bring: Rubbish bags from home (spares available), also gloves provided. Bring a plate for a shared lunch. Please contact Phoebe Balle phoebeballe@hotmail.com for further details.
Walk in Dunn's Bush, Puhoi
Sunday March 21st
This beautiful piece of bush, generously protected with a QEII covenant by Val and Arthur Dunn, is now a memorial to Arthur who died suddenly in August 2008 while doing his bait run in this very forest.  Both Arthur and Val were long time Forest& Bird stalwarts, and have been hugely involved with work in the Puhoi community. Join the Mid North Forest and Bird to explore this reserve, the 3km walk is hilly and need good footwear (ie boots). The range of plants will surprise you, there are huge kahikatea in the valley and an interesting rocky outcrop covered with carmine rata.
Meet at 703 Ahuroa Road, 7km from the Puhoi Store, at 10.00 am. 
Tramping boots or similar robust footwear is required, in parts the bush track is fairly steep and can be slippery in wet conditions.
Bring: plenty of drinking water; lunch, snacks to suit your needs; sunhat and emergency wet gear + any personal medication.
Phone Warwick on 09 425 9246 to take part.
Motuora Work Day
Sunday March 28
Join the Motuora Restoration Society on this special island, a great day out, very popular and suitable for families, includes a cuppa and sausage sizzle lunch.
There are lots of tasks to take on including weeding and nursery work.
Depart 8am from Sandspit, returns approx 4pm.
The boat fare is just $20 adults, $10 children 5-15 yrs
Bring boots/ stout shoes, togs, raincoat, warm clothes, sunblock, hat, snacks, drink, enthusiasm!
To book for any day (essential - and firm commitment is needed) phone Eilene 09 427 8911 or emailcommittee@motuora.org.nz
Hidden Treasures Trail
Easter weekend, April 2nd, 3rd, 4th
Choice of 1, 2 or 3 day walks across Rodney
A unique 3 day "pilgrimage" walk to discover the hidden countryside of Rodney. The route crosses mainly private land (usually closed off to the public) and includes tours/ visits to the Tibetan Monastery, Wainui church, Hare Krishna temple and Puhoi church. Unique views, great company
Day 1 Riverhead to Dairy Flat 13kms
Day 2 Dairy Flat to Wainui 10kms
Day 3 Wainui to Puhoi 17kms
Includes transport back to vehicles each day, your choice of how many days you do, you can return home each day or accom is available.
This is a fundraiser organised by Hibiscus Hospice. For more information and to book visit http://www.hchospice.org.nz/Hospice-Events/Journey-to-Remember
Alternatively call Hibiscus Hospice on 421-9180 for more information, you can be posted a brochure.
Please pass this walk info on to anyone else you believe would be interested in participating
Seaweek Competitions
Short stories from young people 
For primary – intermediate school-age students.  Details and prizes are being finalized.  Contact Sarah Crysell at the NZ Seafood Industry Council:  Sarah.Crysell@seafood.co.nz
Fish for the Future and me
Prizes include a weekend at Tutukaka’s famous Pacific Rendezvous resort and trips to the Poor Knights Islands or Whakaari (White Island).
For secondary school age students and upwards (yep, adults included!).
Send us your photo(s) and a short statement explaining how you contribute to keeping fishing populations sustainable. 
Entries will be judged during Seaweek and featured on the Seaweek and NZAEE websites with accompanying publicity. Photos and information can be sent electronically to:
chameleon.1@xtra.co.nz This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  or manually (photos as scans or copies of originals) to:
PO Box 403046
Ngunguru 0154.
Please send your name, phone and postal contact details with your entry (and e-mail address if you have one). Closing date:  9 March 2010
Young marine leaders competition 
For students aged from intermediate years to 17. Documented evidence of action taken to date to protect the marine environment to be sent to samara@ubernet.org.nzThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  Prizes range from mask and snorkel sets to a fully funded young leader’s development weekend at Tutukaka, Northland.  For more information see the website   www.seaweek.org.nz/competitions
General Interest/ resources
Pictures wanted!
If anyone has any old wildlife calendars or conservation related pictures, please contact Barbara Hughes, she is looking for some to use a teaching resources, email bahughes@ihug.co.nz
Raoul Island blog 
The latest news on this remote and special place. Learn about how the team has been praying for rain - and what they did for Christmas!
Online training with DOC
Learn about animal ecology, gain field skills and more – all online
Seaweek resources
Visit the National Seaweek page with background on Seaweek, information on events happening throughout the country, resources and Seaweek competitions.
The Department of Conservation website provides teaching resources on marine themes.
The Sir Peter Blake Trust website encourages marine environment action with ‘How-to’ guides for coastal cleanups for community groups and schools and teacher resources’ on caring for the coast.
Liz Maire, DOC Warkworth
Liz Maire
Community Relations Programme Manager
Kaiwhakahaere Hapori Hononga
Department of Conservation
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