Mountains to Sea Wānanga 2022
Date: 10 -12th October
Location: 229 Takahiwai Road, Takahiwai 0171
Theme: Kotahitanga
Purpose:
An inspirational professional development and networking opportunity for all those involved or interested in marine and freshwater science, education and conservation. In the theme of Kotahitanga we will also be integrating the NZAEE’s Hā + Houora + Tangata Conference with our wānanga.
Objectives
✦ provide a forum for marine and freshwater educators to network about education for sustainability initiatives and projects around science communication
✦ provide professional development opportunities
✦ provide a forum to discuss the effectiveness of existing and potential partnerships that foster action for marine and freshwater conservation
✦ ensure strong delivery of the Experiencing Marine Reserves (EMR) and Whitebait Connection (WBC) concepts around New Zealand
✦ explore the idea of Kotahitanga in the context of marine and freshwater conservation and education
Wānanga registration will include
✦ pōwhiri at 11am on Monday
✦ marine & freshwater keynote presentations including orientation and whakawhanaungatanga with te hau kainga
✦ fresh wholesome meals and marae accommodation over the 3 day wānanga
✦ idyllic scenery of the Whangārei Harbour and coastal areas
✦ marine and freshwater field trips including local conservation initiatives and attractions
✦ a social evening with entertainment at The Porthouse Bay and Eatery in Ruakākā
✦ an opportunity to share your own project during ‘show n tell’, displays & facilitated workshops
✦ inclusion of local residents, tāngata whenua & conservation groups throughout the programme
✦ an additional 1.5 days of specialist training workshops for Experiencing Marine Reserves & Whitebait Connection coordinators after the wānanga (Thursday 13th and Friday 14th October)
Registrations essential early bird rates: $429 waged professional $319 non waged/student/teacher/not for profit. Register here: https://forms.gle/d7tWzbecyXqkBPBD6
Full programme here
For more information and registration forms contact Kim Jones 027 243 4818 or
This wānanga is made possible with the support of Foundation North, Tindall Foundation and 2Plus
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