Tiaki Moana: Guardians of the Ocean Wellington Premiere

Tiaki Moana Documentary Screening – Te Whanganui-a-Tara | Earth Sciences Institute

Join us for a special evening of film, kōrero, and connection celebrating Pacific-led ocean protection.

The Tiaki Moana documentary follows an unprecedented regional movement that brought together 200 participants from 35 countries — youth, scientists, policymakers, and community leaders — to chart new pathways for ocean governance across the Pacific. Filmed in Tahiti and Mo‘orea, it highlights powerful stories of collaboration, culture, and care for our shared ocean.

Programme

Doors open 5.45pm, events starts promptly at 6.00pm. Please be seated by 6.00pm

• Mana whenua welcome

• Introduction – Earth Sciences New Zealand

• Opening Remarks – New Zealand National Commission for UNESCO

• Film introduction – Executive Producer & Blue Cradle Founder/CEO, James Nikitine

• Tiaki Moana documentary screening (34')

• Panel discussion + Q&A (speakers TBC)

• Networking

📍 Venue: Earth Sciences Institute, GNS Science, 1 Fairway Drive, Avalon, Lower Hutt
🕕 Time: 6:00–7:30 PM
🎟 Free entry (Koha welcome – donate via Humanitix!)

With thanks to our partners: Fonds Pacifique, U.S. Department of State, Young Pacific Leaders, and the Government of Tahiti.