While many Aucklanders and visitors value the Hauraki Gulf as a marine playground, there’s a lot more going on behind those Instagrammable scenes.
The Hauraki Gulf, which is also known as Tīkapa Moana or Te Moananui a Toi, is a unique global seabird hot-spot, and is home to 27 seabird species. This is remarkable given its proximity Auckland, New Zealand's largest city.
Some species, like the taiko (black petrel), breed nowhere else. Many roam the world's oceans between visits, their patterns mirroring the broader workings and health of the marine ecosystem.
However, the Hauraki Gulf has undergone profound change over the last 200 years, including predators, fishing, population growth and housing intensification – and this has left some species fighting for survival.
Working tirelessly to combat the effects of these changes and exercise kaitiakitanga are teams of volunteers, scientists, iwi and environmentalists.
These champions are coming together for a one-day seminar to share their knowledge.
Taking Flight: The Hauraki Gulf Marine Park Seminar brings together an outstanding lineup of international, national and local figures united in their knowledge and passion for seabirds and their environment.
Find out more about Taking Flight: The Hauraki Gulf Marine Park Seminar
