Name: Rodney Rangatahi Marine Monitoring Survey Day
Start: 2025-11-16T09:00:00+13:00
End: 2025-11-16T16:00:00+13:00
Location: Matheson Bay Reserve

Rodney Rangatahi Marine Monitoring Survey Day

Play a key role in monitoring the success of kelp restoration, and gain the skills to have a meaningful impact on your local environment!
About this Event

You must be registered for the Rodney Rangatahi Marine Monitoring Training Day to register for this event.

Are you aged 16 to 25 and have a strong connection to your local environment? We’re looking for keen rangatahi to contribute to marine conservation and become citizen science superstars!

As part of Rodney Rangatahi Monitoring Programme, you will be part of a core group of young people learning skills to understand and care for your local environment. You will play a key role in monitoring the success of kelp restoration, and gain the skills to have a continued, meaningful impact on the health of local ecosystems.

This programme is recommended for ages 16-25, with prior snorkelling/freediving experience and strong swimming ability required. However, no previous monitoring or scientific experience required, and all equipment, instructors, and required gear will be provided.

There will be an online theory session (2hrs) prior to the event covering snorkelling safety, survey methodology and species ID, and additional monitoring days throughout the summer.

This event is funded by Foundation North and Bobby Stafford Bush Foundation.

When

Sunday 16th November

9:30 am - 4:00 pm

Where

Matheson Bay Reserve, End of Grand View Road

Registrations (essential for all participants)

Minimum age for the activity is 16 years old. Prior snorkelling experience and strong swimming ability is required.

Bring your own gear or get free hire of our mask, snorkel, fins and wetsuits. Experienced guides and advanced safety procedures will be in place on the day.

About Te Kohuroa Rewilding

Te Kohuroa Rewilding is a community-led project working to restore the marine ecosystem at Matheson Bay. Our community is working with iwi, organisations and local groups to build a ground-up approach to healing Te Kohuroa Matheson Bay’s marine ecosystem through a long-term programme of voluntary restoration. Learn more about our kaupapa here: www.tekohuroarewilding.org.

Diversity and inclusion statement

Te Kohuroa Rewilding believes in a 'whole-community' approach to rewilding participation, and works to create pathways for people with diverse backgrounds and needs. If you require support to participate in this event, please contact our project team at [email protected] to discuss how we can help.