The Māori Caucus are excited to announce their upcoming Haerenga Taiao field trip that will take us by bus from Sulphur Point, Tauranga to Otāwhiwhi Marae in Bowentown. The day will highlight how contemporary science and knowledge tools are utilised to explore how we can respond to marine and terrestrial biosecurity incursions.

Date: Monday, 9 December

Time: 8:15am - 3:00pm

Pick Up & Drop Off Location: Sulphur Point boat ramp closest to the Nautilus Restaurant

Venue: Otāwhiwhi Marae, Bowentown

RSVP closes: 4:00pm - Friday, 29 November 2024

This event is free to attend. Please ensure you register early as seats are limited.

The programme for the day is infused with both Mātauranga Māori, mana atua, whakapapa and maramataka laying the framework for understanding Te Ao Tūroa. Morning tea (Paramanawa) and lunch (Wā tina) will be included, and topics we'll cover across the day include:

Adapting to Change - Great White Shark Monitoring and Research
PA Surveillance and Risk Mapping
Utilising maramataka as a framework for Marine Management
Asian Paddle Crab Monitoring

As a grass roots, non-profit organisation, TMBC is supported by funding partners who enable us to offer these events at no cost. But if you register to attend and you don’t advise if you have to cancel, we incur costs, and your spot could have gone to someone on the waiting list. We ask for your consideration so we can keep these valuable events accessible. If you have any questions, please contact Matire Duncan.