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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


Bringing Rangatahi to the Poor Knights Islands
This October, we brought our Marine Mahi For Rangatahi project on an exciting journey to the Poor Knights Islands Marine Reserve.
Nov 20, 20252 min read


Hauraki Gulf marine protections: the lowdown
The Hauraki Gulf Marine Protections Act has been a long time coming. Does it do a good job of protecting the Gulf? Here's what we think.
Nov 3, 20255 min read


A Call for Action: Protecting Our Crayfish to Save Our Reefs
Based on extensive peer-reviewed science and recent High Court rulings, we’re urging the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) to implement the maximum feasible reductions in Total Allowable Catch (TAC) and introduce targeted spatial closures. This is the only way to restore the ecological balance our reefs and marine ecosystems desperately need.
Sep 22, 20254 min read


An ecosystem in crisis: a warning from our friends in South Australia
Information on the devastating algal bloom in South Australia, and what it could mean for New Zealand
Sep 1, 20254 min read


Diving Into the Future: Te Rau’s Journey with Marine Mahi for Rangatahi
We talked to Te Rau about how the programme is making waves, both above and below the surface, in Northland and Auckland.
Aug 20, 20253 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


Interviewing our 2024-2025 interns
Celebrating the graduation of our 2024-2025 interns and hearing all about their experience with MTSCT.
Jun 26, 20254 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


Dipping toes into marine conservation: Netherton School’s journey from the Mountains to the Sea
Netherton School’s journey from the Mountains to the Sea. Delivery has restarted in the Coromandel
Mar 12, 20252 min read

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