Whitebait Watch

Join us for a WHITEBAIT WATCH! — a unique opportunity to get up close to the hidden world of īnanga spawning in Wairarapa.

Spend the morning exploring a real spawning site at the Barrage Gates, hearing kōrero from our local experts, and helping collect important monitoring data that supports the growing understanding and restoration of whitebait spawning habitat. Discover the incredible lifecycle of īnanga, the challenges they face, and how you can make a difference to improving whitebait populations in Wairarapa Moana.

Saturday 14 June | 10am–12pm
Barrage Gates, East West Access Rd.

Back up date in case of stormy weather is June 21st

Come along, learn something new, and be part of the mahi to protect our freshwater taonga.

This event is free, but bookings are appreciated as spaces are limited due to parking. Please let us know if you have booked and can no longer make it so we can reallocate your spot.

Outdoor event:  This event is outdoors, please dress appropriately (gumboots and warm clothing recommended). If the weather is really bad, we'll let you know we’re cancelling via the email you've provided us. 

Location: The Barrage Gates, East-West Access Road, South Wairarapa. The rivers we work in often don't have an 'address'. On the day before the event, we'll email you all the details you need to find our exact meeting location and parking instructions.