Maha Taonga o Aotea

Okiwi DOC Office 1501 Aotea Road

Do you see whales and Dolphins around Aotea? Ever wondered what species you are seeing and what they are doing?   Learn more about the amazing marine mammals found around our shores and how you can be involved in an … Read More

Medlands Beach Sandcastle Competition

Medlands Beach Oruawharo Bay, New Zealand

Bring your family, hats, sunscreen, water and snacks for the annual Sandcastle competition on Medlands beach. If you have any trophies from last year- please bring them with you! This event is hosted by Oruawharo Medlands Ecovision - Awesome prizes … Read More

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Bird Aversion Training

Okiwi DOC Office 1501 Aotea Road

Free Bird Aversion Training for Dogs Great Barrier is home to many ground-dwelling birds, so each year the Department of Conservation host a Bird Aversion training to teach dogs to stay clear of any birds they may come across on … Read More

Free

Aotea Pestival

Claris Conference Centre

The Ecology Vision presents a one-day symposium with speakers from around NZ, including Stewart Island/Rakiura. Hear stories from islands undertaking large-scale pest suppression and eradication projects and learn about innovative technologies for pest suppression. Visit www.ecologyvision.co.nz or email ecologyvisiongbi@gmail.com

The Great Fitzroy Raft Race & Bomb Competition

Port Fitzroy Reclamation

Heaps of categories and prizes All ages welcome! Rafts launched at 2.30pm Racing starts at 3pm Register your vessel & team with Casey 0212397051 prior to the 26th.   All contestants must wear lifejackets All rafts and rubbish to be … Read More

Winter Pruning and Training in the Orchard

Okiwi Passion 10 Mabey Road, Okiwi, New Zealand

Saturday July 17   9.30-2.30 (5 hrs inc lunch) $85   Hands on practical in a mature productive orchard   Why prune? Fruit tree growing habits Using tools effectively Pruning and training young trees the first three years Mistakes we … Read More

$85