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Marine & Freshwater | Education & Conservation


Celebrating World Fish Migration Day!
Participants enjoy a paddle on the Pahurehure Inlet On World Fish Migration Day we returned to the stunning Manukau Harbour, this time...
Jul 31, 20242 min read


Remembering Wednesday Davis
It was with immeasurable sadness that the Mountains to Sea whānau heard of the loss a true ocean champion Wednesday Davis.
Jul 5, 20244 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


Exploring Waimanawa from the Mountains to the Sea
Kayakers exploring the Waimanawa coastline As part of the Wai Connection project in Tāmaki Makaurau our Experiencing Marine Reserves...
Jun 11, 20243 min read


KMR and Wai Connection to sign MOU | Celebrating World Water Day together
Two highly respected environmental programmes are joining forces to boost and fast-track efforts to restore mauri.
Jun 10, 20242 min read


Bayswater Estuary Monitoring Day
A day of learning at Bayswater Estuary, Oneoneroa
May 21, 20242 min read


Paddling new ground along the Waikōwhai coastline
This season we were able to add a new location to our snorkel and paddle series, the Waikōwhai Coast, launching from Taylor's Bay.
May 14, 20242 min read


Discover Pupukemoana
We had a magical day spent on the 14th April, discovering Pupukemoana and what makes this lake in the centre of Tāmaki Makaurau so special.
Apr 23, 20242 min read


Exploring Rotoroa Island
On Saturday the 6th April 2024, 52 people joined us on a journey to Rotoroa Island to explore what lies beneath the waves.
Apr 23, 20242 min read


Discovering Tāmaki Makaurau's largest dune lake!
On the 17th March the Mountains to Sea Auckland team ran a snorkel day at Lake Rototoa in South Head. As part of our Wai Connection project
Apr 11, 20242 min read


A spiny invader in the North
Kina barrens at the Poor Knights. Taken by Lorna Doogan The impact of long spined urchins (Centrostephanus rodgersii) on Poor Knights...
Feb 15, 20241 min read

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