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Come join us for a free guided kayak through the mangrove forests of the Manukau winding up towards the Waitākere Ranges. Spot native birds and see the Manukau Harbour from a different perspective. This event is a taster into kayaking - expect to spend ~50mins on the water. Fun for the whole whānau. We will have landbased activities of a raranga - weaving workshop (registrations essential - details below) and a freshwater education stall. Sea conditions permitting - we will run with light rain.
Te Kura Moana - Experiencing Marine Reserves runs a series of free and subsidised events over the summer months - we rely on your support to make them happen. We appreciate donations, either cash/eftpos on the day, online or by giving a koha of your time volunteering at a future event. Some people donate $5-10pp.
Children younger than 8 will not be able to participate. Children aged 8-12 need to have a confident adult in the back of their kayak. Children under 13 need an adult companion.
Registrations are essential. Vaccination certificates for all those ages 12 years 3 months and over will be required
This event is in partnership with Auckland Sea Kayaks, Whitebait Connection and Para Kore Ki Tāmaki and is funded by The Bobby Stafford-Bush Foundation, Waitākere Local Board and Auckland Unlimited.
Sunday 20th of February, 2022
Early access codes for Waitākere locals will be circulated to local pages or email
Otherwise all remaining tickets will go live on Thursday the 17th February
• Slot 1: 1145-1315
• Slot 2: 1315-1445
• Slot 3: 1445-1615
Please arrive at least 15mins prior and check in at the tent.
Para Kore Ki Tāmaki will be running a raranga - weaving workshop.
What: Kono! Learn how to weave a 4 cornered harakeke basket.
Purpose: A kono is a versatile harakeke basket that can be shaped into many different forms. Some examples of different Kono are water bottle holders, shopping baskets and pot plant holders.
Para Kore Ki Tāmaki believes in increasing zero waste consciousness through practical knowledge sharing and skills.
• Workshop 1: 1315-1445
• Workshop 2: 1445-1615
COVID-19 Information
We can't wait to reconnect with you all and to help kiwis explore our big blue backyard. EMR has always strived to be as inclusive as possible with all our events, however we are in unprecedented times, which means the safety of our crew, volunteers and participants is paramount. Vaccination certificates for all those ages 12 years 3 months and over will be required for all* public events in the COVID Traffic Light framework for the summer of 2021/22 (*unless specified otherwise). Participants/volunteers under 12 years of age will need to be accompanied by a fully vaccinated parent or guardian. All participants/volunteers will need to use face coverings and distance where practical. Please bring the QR code for My Vaccine Pass on your phone or printed to be scanned & verified on the event. You will need to bring photo ID. Some events may require your vaccination status to be verified prior to registration.
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