Explore the mangroves and sandspit of Tahuna Torea at the entrance to the Tāmaki River by kayak this Saturday 21st of May, 2022, from 10am to 1pm. Learn about raranga – weaving harakeke through Para Kore Ki Tāmaki. Explore the wetland and learn about the migrations of our native freshwater fish with Whitebait Connection. 

This event provides a taster into kayaking, raranga and a short guided walk – expect to spend 50mins on the water kayaking. Fun for the whole whanau – minimum age of 8.

We have a special code for our Ngāti Whātua rangatahi and their whānau to register: Use code RANGATAHI when registering for event here – www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/332362092967/?discount=RANGATAHI

The Facebook event is live at: www.facebook.com/events/743318067049746/

Children younger than 8 will not be able to participate. Children aged 8-12 need to have a confident adult in the back of their kayak. Children under 13 need an adult companion. Max weight of 120kg for kayaking – if you wish to attend the landbased activities please contact auckland@emr.org.nz

This event is in partnership with Auckland Sea Kayaks and Whitebait Connection and Para Kore Ki Tāmaki and is funded by the Ōrākei Local Board and The Bobby Stafford-Bush Foundation.

Where: Tahuna Torea, carpark at the end of West Tamaki Rd, Wai O Tiaki Bay https://goo.gl/maps/avA5RYNukDpXd4VD6