Events Schedule 2025/26
MARCH
SATURDAY, MARCH 21st
Scuba Restoration Day
LOCATION: Te Kohuroa Matheson Bay Reserve
FACILITATOR: TKRI, Goat Island Dive and Snorkel
TIME: 1pm - 5pm
COST: FREE (Registration is essential)
EQUIPMENT: Scuba divers will need to provide their own gear. A full length wetsuit and gloves are a requirement.
TKRI is running a scuba restoration event where divers will be assisting with the kelp restoration process at Te Kohuroa Matheson Bay. With support from our event partner Goat Island Dive and Snorkel, a small group of experienced scuba divers will be completing the final kina removal process within the deeper areas of the restoration zone to support new kelp growth.
This session is for confident scuba divers who are able to carry out work under the water under the regulations of an MPI Special Restoration Permit. Contact us directly if you would like to get involved.
SATURDAY, MARCH 28th
Snorkel and Biodiversity Day
LOCATION: Te Kohuroa Matheson Bay Reserve
FACILITATOR: TKRI, Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust
TIME: 10am - 2pm
COST: FREE (Registration is essential)
EQUIPMENT: Free snorkel gear will be provided. Please bring covered footwear, warm clothes and a plate for shared lunch.
Join TKRI and MTSCT for an ocean snorkel and a biodiversity survey to celebrate the great mahi (work) that has been achieved throughout the season. We will be meeting at Te Kohuroa Matheson bay for a day full of ocean fun and connection, including options for a snorkel around the reef, rock pooling, and a walk along the nature trail with an experienced guide.
There will be prizes for our Rewilding Rangers who have contributed to the project this year, and a shared lunch with snacks provided. Participants are encouraged to bring a camera or phone to take photos of wildlife and upload them to our iNaturalist database. Sign up through the link below.
SUNDAY, MARCH 29th
Restoration Discovery Day
LOCATION: Te Kohuroa Matheson Bay Reserve
FACILITATOR: TKRI, Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust
TIME: 9:30am - 3pm
COST: FREE (Registration is essential)
EQUIPMENT: Free snorkel gear will be provided. Please bring covered footwear, warm clothes and snacks and water.
Are you interested in participating in conservation activities but haven’t always seen yourself represented? This event focuses on increasing participation specifically for rangatahi, refugees, and immigrants. We warmly invite you to join us for a Restoration Discovery Day.
TKRI and event partner MTSCT are partnering up to offer guided snorkel and tidepool exploration along the rocky reef at Te Kohuroa Matheson Bay. With support from experienced marine guides, you will have the opportunity to explore the underwater world, learn about local marine life, and connect with others in a welcoming environment.
APRIL
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1st
Biodiversity Schools Day
We’re excited to partner once again with Auckland Council to deliver a Biodiversity Day for the local schools. The aim for the day is to encourage rewilding knowledge for local schools and increase respectful representation of mātauranga Māori (knowledge) through environmental exploration.
Tamariki (children) from three schools will join together to engage in activities that take them through the wetlands and the freshwater catchment, and identify and name native species of plants and animals, through a te ao Māori lens. With support from Auckland Council’s parks and mana whenua team, we are looking forward to an exciting and fun-filled day in te taiao (the environment).
LOCATION: Te Kohuroa Matheson Bay Reserve.
FACILITATOR: TKRI / Auckland Council
TIME: 9:30am - 1:30pm.
COST: FREE (Registration is essential).
EQUIPMENT: Bring a hat, sunnies, closed footwear, snacks and plenty of water.
To all our participants who have supported the restoration process at Te Kohuroa Matheson Bay this season.
Thank you!
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Te Kohuroa Rewilding believes in a 'whole-community' approach to rewilding participation and works to create pathways for people with diverse backgrounds and needs. If you require support to participate in this event, please contact our project team at tekohuroarewilding@gmail.com to discuss how we can help.
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