Northland REGIONAL COUNCIL Te Kaunihera a rohe o Te Taitokerau Underwater riches of Ipipiri surveyed The semi-sheltered areas between the central Islands of the Eastern Bay of Islands and the Rawhiti Channel contain some of Northland's best-known examples of algal turf beds, subtidal seagrass and rhodolith beds. We're proud to be supporting a project to survey the ecology of this important area, using underwater cameras and video, led by a group of local researchers together with NIWA and Ngati Kuta. Enviroschools Expos 2020 Water for Life "Water for Life - resilient communities in a The Kaipara expo saw students from Kaiwaka and Tinopai Schools and Ruawai College participate in a variety of water-related activities at three sites - Thomton dairy farm at Maungataroto, Paparoa Lions' walkway, and Ruawai stopbanks and water fitration plant. changing climate' was the theme of this year's Northland Regional Council Enviroschools xpo serles. Dozens of Year Four to Eight students, their whanau and teachers gathered at separate Whangarei and Kaipara expo events in November Collectively, the expos focussed on the impacts of Congratulations to Te Rawhiti 3B2 Ahu which focussed on the impacts the climate has on the region's water resources and ways to take action to find possible solutions to local issues. Pictured is a tuna (eel) captured near Northpower's Wairua Hydroelectric station as part of learning about local freshwater ecology with Parawhau Hap. The Whangarei expo also saw pupils visit the Draffin dairy farm at Poroti and Whangarei's Hopua te Nihotetea flood water detention dam. Bay of Islands restoration efforts recognised at national awards droughts and fooding on ecosystems, industries and people. Our changing climate will impact on freshwater availability in Northland, and we will Whenua Trust - Nga Kaitiaki o Ipipiri Herenga Waaka (Guardians of Bay of Islands), which had a well-deserved win in need to work with nature to become resilient. the Te Tira Whakamataki Maori Award at the The various activities emphasised two of the Enviroschools key concepts: that water is essential for life but can be a scarce resource, recent New Zealand Biosecurity Awards. For two decades, mana whenua from Patukeha and that the importance of water is reflected in culture and society. The council introduced the annual expos more than a decade ago as a fun, exciting and hands- on learning experience. Each year a new theme builds on the Enviroschools kaupapa of how to live more sustainably. Hapü and Ngati Kuta Hapü have been working tirelessly on pest control and helping bring back native ife to the Bay of Islands. Meanwhile, Kerikeri Kindergarten was recognised as a finalist in the kura'school category for its amazing work that's inspiring the next generation of biosecurity champions. We're proud to support the amazing mahi of both these groups. The pupils - from Hikurangi, Maromaku, Whau Valley, Karetu and Whangarei Primary Schools - leamed how these industries, ecosystems and flood works are all impacted by water and the dimate. Find out more about the Enviroschools programme: www.nrc.govt.nz/enviroschools On the hunt for marine pests The annual hunt for marine pests was on recently in Whangarei Harbour's Marine Reserve at Reotahi. Staff from Northland Regional Council, Experiencing Marine Reserves charity and students from North Tec and Kamo Intermediate school took part in this year's Reotahi snorkel survey. Among a range of unwanted marine nasties, snorkellers were looking specifically for Mediterranean fanworm (Sabella spallanzani) and Undaria seaweed (Undaria pinnatifida). They found no Undaria and only 14 fanworms compared to 27 last year - a good result! NOBODY'S STRONGER THAN TANGAROA Before you head out on the water this summer: PREP your boat - give it a good once-over CHECK your gear - wear a life jacket and take two waterproof ways to call for help KNOW the rules - they exist to help keep us safe Nobody's stronger than Tangaroa. Know your limits. Come home to your whänau. Find out more: www.nrc.govt.nz/safeboating Northland Contact your local councillor at www.nrc.govt.nz/councillors REGIONAL COUNCIL Te Kaunihera a rohe o Te Taitokerau Northland REGIONAL COUNCIL Te Kaunihera a rohe o Te Taitokerau Underwater riches of Ipipiri surveyed The semi-sheltered areas between the central Islands of the Eastern Bay of Islands and the Rawhiti Channel contain some of Northland's best-known examples of algal turf beds, subtidal seagrass and rhodolith beds. We're proud to be supporting a project to survey the ecology of this important area, using underwater cameras and video, led by a group of local researchers together with NIWA and Ngati Kuta. Enviroschools Expos 2020 Water for Life "Water for Life - resilient communities in a The Kaipara expo saw students from Kaiwaka and Tinopai Schools and Ruawai College participate in a variety of water-related activities at three sites - Thomton dairy farm at Maungataroto, Paparoa Lions' walkway, and Ruawai stopbanks and water fitration plant. changing climate' was the theme of this year's Northland Regional Council Enviroschools xpo serles. Dozens of Year Four to Eight students, their whanau and teachers gathered at separate Whangarei and Kaipara expo events in November Collectively, the expos focussed on the impacts of Congratulations to Te Rawhiti 3B2 Ahu which focussed on the impacts the climate has on the region's water resources and ways to take action to find possible solutions to local issues. Pictured is a tuna (eel) captured near Northpower's Wairua Hydroelectric station as part of learning about local freshwater ecology with Parawhau Hap. The Whangarei expo also saw pupils visit the Draffin dairy farm at Poroti and Whangarei's Hopua te Nihotetea flood water detention dam. Bay of Islands restoration efforts recognised at national awards droughts and fooding on ecosystems, industries and people. Our changing climate will impact on freshwater availability in Northland, and we will Whenua Trust - Nga Kaitiaki o Ipipiri Herenga Waaka (Guardians of Bay of Islands), which had a well-deserved win in need to work with nature to become resilient. the Te Tira Whakamataki Maori Award at the The various activities emphasised two of the Enviroschools key concepts: that water is essential for life but can be a scarce resource, recent New Zealand Biosecurity Awards. For two decades, mana whenua from Patukeha and that the importance of water is reflected in culture and society. The council introduced the annual expos more than a decade ago as a fun, exciting and hands- on learning experience. Each year a new theme builds on the Enviroschools kaupapa of how to live more sustainably. Hapü and Ngati Kuta Hapü have been working tirelessly on pest control and helping bring back native ife to the Bay of Islands. Meanwhile, Kerikeri Kindergarten was recognised as a finalist in the kura'school category for its amazing work that's inspiring the next generation of biosecurity champions. We're proud to support the amazing mahi of both these groups. The pupils - from Hikurangi, Maromaku, Whau Valley, Karetu and Whangarei Primary Schools - leamed how these industries, ecosystems and flood works are all impacted by water and the dimate. Find out more about the Enviroschools programme: www.nrc.govt.nz/enviroschools On the hunt for marine pests The annual hunt for marine pests was on recently in Whangarei Harbour's Marine Reserve at Reotahi. Staff from Northland Regional Council, Experiencing Marine Reserves charity and students from North Tec and Kamo Intermediate school took part in this year's Reotahi snorkel survey. Among a range of unwanted marine nasties, snorkellers were looking specifically for Mediterranean fanworm (Sabella spallanzani) and Undaria seaweed (Undaria pinnatifida). They found no Undaria and only 14 fanworms compared to 27 last year - a good result! NOBODY'S STRONGER THAN TANGAROA Before you head out on the water this summer: PREP your boat - give it a good once-over CHECK your gear - wear a life jacket and take two waterproof ways to call for help KNOW the rules - they exist to help keep us safe Nobody's stronger than Tangaroa. Know your limits. Come home to your whänau. Find out more: www.nrc.govt.nz/safeboating Northland Contact your local councillor at www.nrc.govt.nz/councillors REGIONAL COUNCIL Te Kaunihera a rohe o Te Taitokerau