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A collaborative Mana Whenua and Waiheke Island community partnership project.We aim to protect and regenerate Waiheke Island's marine environment through the use of action-based kaitiakitanga - guardianship.

We're honoured to see the mahi featured in a recent Te Ao Māori News story highlighting the challenges facing the moana,...
11/08/2026

We're honoured to see the mahi featured in a recent Te Ao Māori News story highlighting the challenges facing the moana, while also shining a light on the incredible community working to regenerate it.

At Waiheke Marine Project, mātauranga Māori and Western science exist together, alongside every dive, every kelp regeneration effort, every snorkeller and every volunteer, as part of that bigger picture.

Regenerating our moana isn't the responsibility of one organisation — it's a whole system effort.

Ngā mihi to Te Ao Māori News for sharing these important stories.

Read the full story https://www.waihekemarineproject.org/awards-media

Literally hundreds of people have collaborated to deliver the sixth annual Kōura Dive Survey at Waiheke Island.This comm...
03/08/2026

Literally hundreds of people have collaborated to deliver the sixth annual Kōura Dive Survey at Waiheke Island.

This community-driven citizen science kaupapa is aimed at enhancing our understanding of kōura (rock lobster) health and the broader marine ecosystem.

In addition to the wonderful sponsors, the scuba and freediver volunteers, boat owners and skippers there is a huge crew of suppliers and service providers who are part of the survey whānau, many over multiple years.

From kai, to wai, from diving air, equipment, videography, printing, marine logistics, land transport to safety systems these are the supporters partnering with the Waiheke Marine Project team, the Waiheke Island Community, and manawhenua without which the survey would not happen.

The Island Grocer , Michael Grey, Island Print, Fullers 360, Auckland Sea Shuttles, Katalyst Productions, Waiheke Marina , Waiheke Water, Sealink, Epic Scuba, Dive Doctor, Performance Dive, Global Dive, Wettie, Waiheke Resources Trust, Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust, Glenn Edney & Te Wairua O Te Moananui-Ocean Spirit Charitable Trust

Ngā mihi nui - please join us on 5th of September 2026 on Waiheke, for the Community presentation of this year’s findings.

23/07/2026

Waiheke Marine Project is honoured to be hosting Ocean Dreams at the Waiheke Collective Film Festival this Saturday, 25 July.

Premiered on World Ocean Day, this special screening marks the film's Aotearoa debut. WMP chose Ocean Dreams for its breathtaking cinematography, capturing the beauty, power, and fragility of our oceans while inspiring a deeper connection to the marine world we all share.

From the icy fjords of Norway to the vibrant reefs of Raja Ampat, the film features extraordinary marine life and intricate ecosystems. Alongside its visual spectacle, it shares powerful stories of resilience and ocean recovery across the globe.

WHEN: Saturday 25 July
TIME: Doors 4.00pm | Film 4.30pm
WHERE: Waiheke Community Cinema
TICKETS:https://events.humanitix.com/waiheke-collective-film-festival-ocean-dreams

20/07/2026

Emily Griffith ~ Kelp Gardeners Co-Kairuruku ~ is at Enclosure Bay sharing a huge thank-you to everyone who has donated to our Ma Earth fundraising campaign so far.

Your generosity, encouragement, and belief in what we’re building mean so much to our project.

Every contribution helps us continue our mahi and grow our Kelp Ngahere in Enclosure Bay.

We have one day to go, and we’re still aiming as high as possible.

If you’d like to help us get there, we’d be so grateful for your support.

Thank you for being part of this journey with us.

How you can help:

* Donate any amount at link in bio or at https://maearth.com/waihekemarineproject/0a0790c3

Ngā mihi nui





All donations are in USD

Beneath and above the surface of Enclosure Bay lives an incredible diversity of marine life. Through the Kelp Gardeners ...
19/07/2026

Beneath and above the surface of Enclosure Bay lives an incredible diversity of marine life. Through the Kelp Gardeners P**i, work to regenerate ecosystems that provide habitat for species like the beautiful native Tāmure (Snapper) needs your support.

Tāmure
“Tāmure are one of the few predators of kina, mature tāmure use their jaws to crush open the kina to eat the roe inside.”

By supporting our Ma Earth fundraising campaign, you're helping regenerate the habitats that species like Tāmure depend on. Every donation helps continue this important mahi, and thanks to Ma Earth, every contribution will be matched, increasing your impact.

How you can help:
*You can support until 21st July
* Donate any amount at link in bio or at https://maearth.com/waihekemarineproject/0a0790c3
* Share this message with 3 people who care about marine regeneration around Waiheke

Every contribution matters, and it means so much to the Waiheke Marine Project to have your support.

Ngā mihi nui





All donations are in USD

Beneath and above the surface of Enclosure Bay lives an incredible diversity of marine life. Through the Kelp Gardeners ...
19/07/2026

Beneath and above the surface of Enclosure Bay lives an incredible diversity of marine life. Through the Kelp Gardeners P**i, work to regenerate ecosystems that provide habitat for species like the beautiful native Wheke (Octopus) needs your support.

Wheke
“While juvenile Māori Octopus tend to hang within rock pools, mature Octopus tend to hang within our kelp forests and in our benthic zones.”

By supporting our Ma Earth fundraising campaign, you're helping regenerate the habitats that species like Octopus depend on. Every donation helps continue this important mahi, and thanks to Ma Earth, every contribution will be matched, increasing your impact.

How you can help:
*You can support until 21st July
* Donate any amount at link in bio or at https://maearth.com/waihekemarineproject/0a0790c3
* Share this message with 3 people who care about marine regeneration around Waiheke

Every contribution matters, and it means so much to the Waiheke Marine Project to have your support.

Ngā mihi nui





All donations are in USD

Beneath and above the surface of Enclosure Bay lives an incredible diversity of marine life. Through the Kelp Gardeners ...
18/07/2026

Beneath and above the surface of Enclosure Bay lives an incredible diversity of marine life. Through the Kelp Gardeners P**i, work to regenerate ecosystems that provide habitat for species like the beautiful native Rimurimu (Seaweed) needs your support.

Rimurimu
“Rimurimu comes from the word for the common native tree ‘Rimu’ as the leaves and branches of the seaweed resemble that of the tree.”

By supporting our Ma Earth fundraising campaign, you're helping regenerate the habitats that species like Rimurimu depend on. Every donation helps continue this important mahi, and thanks to Ma Earth, every contribution will be matched, increasing your impact.

How you can help:
*You can support until 21st July
* Donate any amount at link in bio or at https://maearth.com/waihekemarineproject/0a0790c3
* Share this message with 3 people who care about marine regeneration around Waiheke

Every contribution matters, and it means so much to the Waiheke Marine Project to have your support.

Ngā mihi nui




All donations are in USD

Beneath and above the surface of Enclosure Bay lives an incredible diversity of marine life. Through the Kelp Gardeners ...
17/07/2026

Beneath and above the surface of Enclosure Bay lives an incredible diversity of marine life. Through the Kelp Gardeners P**i, work to regenerate ecosystems that provide habitat for species like the beautiful native Tara (White Fronted Tern) needs your support.

Here's a pūrākau about Tara
“Due to the bird’s beauty and grace, Māori have commonly associated the manu with high status.”

By supporting our Ma Earth fundraising campaign, you're helping regenerate the habitats that species like Tara depend on. Every donation helps continue this important mahi, and thanks to Ma Earth, every contribution will be matched, increasing your impact.

How you can help:

*You can support until 21st July
* Donate any amount at link in bio or at https://maearth.com/waihekemarineproject/0a0790c3
* Share this message with 3 people who care about marine regeneration around Waiheke

Every contribution matters, and it means so much to the Waiheke Marine Project to have your support.

Ngā mihi nui





All donations are in USD

Beneath and above the surface of Enclosure Bay lives an incredible diversity of marine life. Through the Kelp Gardeners ...
15/07/2026

Beneath and above the surface of Enclosure Bay lives an incredible diversity of marine life. Through the Kelp Gardeners P**i, work to regenerate ecosystems that provide habitat for species like the beautiful native Kina (Sea Urchin) needs your support.

Here is a pūrākau about Kina:
“A whakataukī many follow is that when the Pohutukawa is in bloom, the kina are fat and juicy.”

By supporting our Ma Earth fundraising campaign, you're helping regenerate the habitats that species like Kina depend on. Every donation helps continue this important mahi, and thanks to Ma Earth, every contribution will be matched, increasing your impact.

How you can help:
*You can support until 21st July
* Donate any amount at link in bio or at https://maearth.com/waihekemarineproject/0a0790c3
* Share this message with 3 people who care about marine regeneration around Waiheke

Every contribution matters, and it means so much to the Waiheke Marine Project to have your support.

Ngā mihi nui





All donations are in USD

15/07/2026

Waiheke Marine Project is honoured to be hosting Ocean Dreams at the Waiheke Collective Film Festival on 25 July.

Premiered on World Ocean Day, this special screening marks the film's Aotearoa debut. WMP chose Ocean Dreams for its breathtaking cinematography, capturing the beauty, power, and fragility of our oceans while inspiring a deeper connection to the marine world we all share.

From the icy fjords of Norway to the vibrant reefs of Raja Ampat, the film features extraordinary marine life and intricate ecosystems. Alongside its visual spectacle, it shares powerful stories of resilience and ocean recovery across the globe.

WHEN: Saturday 25 July
TIME: Doors 4.00pm | Film 4.30pm
WHERE: Waiheke Community Cinema
TICKETS: https://events.humanitix.com/waiheke-collective-film-festival-ocean-dreams

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