Okura Paddle Day

Established in 2002 in Northland,Mountains to Seasees education as a vital part of society and central to all environmental restoration. Our marine and freshwater programmes involve young people, their parents and the wider community. The Experiencing Marine Reserves (EMR) and Whitebait Connection (WBC) programmes reinforce simple concepts such as the uniqueness of our freshwater and marine biodiversity and provide an active focus on conservation of these environments through education and action.

Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust - EMR & WBC

Explore the Okura - Long Bay marine reserve with Experiencing Marine Reserves.

Deborah Reserve

With funding from the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board, Tū Manawa Active Aotearoa and The Bobby Stafford-Bush Foundation we are excited to run our annual Okura Paddle Day. Join us for a guided <a href="https://www.missionbaywatersports.co.nz/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">stand up paddleboard</a> with Mission Bay Watersports, freshwater workshop with Whitebait Connection and raranga (weaving workshop) with Para Kore Ki Tāmaki. Fun for the whole wh``ānau. Koha - donations appreciated. Registrations are essential. This event provides a taster into stand up paddleboarding, freshwater monitoring and raranga (weaving) through a 3hr time slot. Expect to spend ~50mins on the water. Please only register if you can commit to the full 3hr timeslot.Minimum age for the activity is 12. Saturday 29th April 2023Group A: 12:00am-3:00pmGroup B: 12:00pm-3:00pmGroup C: 1:30pm-4:30pmPlease arrive at least 20mins before your start time. Spots for Hibiscus and Bays residents available now - email auckland@emr.org.nz with your address or check out your local community page to get the access code. Auckland wide tickets will open on Friday 21st April. Where: Deborah Reserve - Okura, North Shore - Please do not go to Long Bay Regional Park.<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/3mSXPmAeniNjJVfe6" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://goo.gl/maps/3mSXPmAeniNjJVfe6</a> Cancellation policy: If you give less than 24hrs notice when cancelling your registration or you no show without a valid excuse (i.e COVID, or other illness) then you will be sent an invoice of $20 per person.I﻿nfo Sheet: coming soonTe 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.

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