This year’s theme is “Healthy Seas – Healthy People” (Toi Moana – Toi Tangata).
The Department of Conservation – Hauraki-Coromandel is gearing up for Seaweek—a celebration of our oceans—happening 1–9 March!
Join us for a week of exciting events and help make this Seaweek one to remember in the Coromandel!
Check out the awesome events planned below, or visit DOC’s events page:
1 March – Community Day at Buffalo Beach:
Join us for a day at the beach to kick off Seaweek!
Date & Time: Saturday, 1 March at 10:00 AM
Buffalo Beach esplanade, near the wharf
Bring the whānau along to learn about coastal ecosystems, become a marine pest detective, build LEGO® sea creatures and hunt for clues in our beach treasure hunt.
This community day is supported by Mercury Bay Museum, Waikato Regional Council, Southern Seabirds Trust, Coastcare, Mercury Bay Library and more.
3 March – Beach Clean Hahei, Cathedral Cove + coast– Hahei Explorer
Help clean up our beautiful coastline! Hahei Explorer are coordinating a beach clean to keep our oceans clean this Seaweek.
- Date & Time: Monday, 3 March at 9:00 AM
Meeting Point: Hahei Explorer Departure Location
Day parking available Wigmore Crescent
What to Bring: Gloves & Sun Hat - Well-earned coffees available at Little Blue Kitchen after the clean up
5 March – Seaweek at the Cinema
Date & Time: Wednesday, 5 March 6:30pm
Join us at Mercury Twin Cinemas for an evening of ocean-themed short films and presentations!
Hear from experts in marine conservation and community projects.
Book your FREE tickets now at Mercury Twin Cinemas
6 March – Thirsty Thursday at Kua Kawhe – MB SUC Free
Date & Time: Thursday 6 March at 8:00am
Did you know that millions of single-use cups end up in landfill or, worse—our oceans? Let’s change that!
Join SUC Free Mercury Bay at Kua Kawhe for half-priced coffee when you BYO reusable cup.
Until 10 March – Design a Seaweek Poster Competition
Do you love the ocean? Design a poster to let people know how we can take care of it for future generations. There are some great prizes up for grabs – including boat tours on Hahei Explorer, Ocean Leopard Tours and some snorkelling gear from Hunting & Fishing Whitianga.
Download the entry form and start designing: Design a Seaweek poster
Entries for all ages welcome. Entries must be handed in to Mercury Bay Library, Mercury Bay Museum or participating stores in Whitianga before Monday 10 March. Winners drawn by Friday 14 March.
Until 7 March – Build a LEGO® Sea creature with MB Library
Make a sea creature and be in to win a LEGO® prize pack with Mercury Bay Library this Seaweek.
– Build at home or use the Library’s LEGO® pit.
– Make a sea creature.
– Fill in the entry form, and give the form and your sea creature to the librarian at front desk at Mercury Bay Library.
If you have brought in a LEGO® creation from home, please make note of that on the form. It will be displayed safely and securely in the library display cabinet and we will be in touch at the end of the competition for your LEGO® creation to be returned.
