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.

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

Book your snorkelling experience in a marine reserve with Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust.

Whānau about to snorkel at Mimiwhangata last summer Last summer, we had the incredible opportunity to partner with Te Uri o Hikihiki hapū...

The project to protect the Northland mudfish.

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...

Rangatahi are inspired to protect and restore our shared life-sustaining ecosystems for future generations.

Providing an inspirational professional development and networking opportunity for all those involved or interested in te taiao

The team have removed acres of pest weeds, and trapped hundreds of pest mammals, including rats and mice.

Read about Mary's experience with the Whitebait Connection Programme in Northland as a teacher.

Read about Annika's experience in Volunteering for Mountains to Sea in Northland

In May 2023 Whitebait Connection delivered a Community Based Freshwater Monitoring (CBFM) training event to Environs Te Uri o Hau which incl