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Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust - Auckland and Northland events for Summer 2025/26
The summer of 2025/26 promises to be a busy one, with our full list of events now pencilled in! Take a look below. There's a range of snorkelling, kayak, and paddle boarding events listed, so there's plenty of different ways to connect to the water! Please note these events are subject to change - weather and partner availability may influence our schedule. Also note some events are targeted at specific groups (eg locals) first, so you may not have access to book all events w
Dec 15, 20251 min read
Wai Connection Year 2 Report
We are pleased to announce the release of the Wai Connection Year 2 Report.
Nov 12, 20251 min read
NĪSHRP: one door closes, and another opens
The Northland Īnanga Spawning Habitat Restoration Project (NĪSHRP), a Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust initiative, has been a hugely successful, three-year effort to protect and restore īnanga (whitebait) spawning habitats in Northland. The project's work was largely funded by Ministry for the Environment, with valuable financial and practical support from Fonterra and a range of other funders. Through this project, we have worked collaboratively with mana whenua, communi
Sep 1, 20251 min read
Experiencing Marine Reserves programme - book now for summer!
Book your snorkelling experience in a marine reserve with Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust.
Jul 28, 20251 min read
Kaitiakitanga in action up North
Whānau about to snorkel at Mimiwhangata last summer Last summer, we had the incredible opportunity to partner with Te Uri o Hikihiki hapū...
Jul 25, 20251 min read
Volunteer Marine Internship - Summer 25/26
Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust (MTSCT) is looking for a summer Marine Intern in the Auckland region. In your internship role you...
Jul 23, 20252 min read
Mountains to Sea wins Environmental Leadership award
Some of the Northland Mountains to Sea team, award in hand! On June 26, some of our Northland team swapped flippers and gumboots for high...
Jun 30, 20251 min read
Restoring waterways, one stream at a time
It's long been Mountains to Sea's belief that communities hold the key to long-term freshwater and marine restoration. That's why the Wai...
Jun 5, 20251 min read
Whananaki Community Snorkel Day
We had a wonderful day at Otamure Bay on Monday for our Whananaki Community Snorkel Day. By the end of the day 142 participants got to...
Jun 4, 20251 min read
Restoring Albany's awa...and so much more
MTSCT + UWEN: an enduring friendship On Sunday May 4th, Upper Waitematā Ecology Network (UWEN) and a host of environmental partners...
May 30, 20251 min read
Kaiako learning about freshwater programmes
Read about Mary's experience with the Whitebait Connection Programme in Northland as a teacher.
Jul 1, 20241 min read
Awhitu eggs: the search for īnanga spawning habitats
How likely are you to find Īnanga eggs the first time you search? On average, not likely...unless you have Ngāti's eyes!
Jul 1, 20241 min read
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