National Marine and Freshwater Education Wānanga Conference 2013
Saturday 27th – Monday 29th April, 2013
Te Rawhiti Marae, Bay of Islands
2013 Proceedings coming soon.......
Theme “Partnerships for marine and freshwater conservation ACTION" Purpose An inspirational professional development and networking opportunity for all those involved or interested in freshwater and marine conservation
Objectives
provide a forum for marine and freshwater educators to network about education for sustainability initiatives & projects and to form effective partnerships
provide professional development opportunities
provide a forum to discuss the effectiveness of existing and potential partnerships that foster action for marine and freshwater conservation
ensure strong delivery of the Experiencing Marine Reserves (EMR) and Whitebait Connection (WBC) concepts around New Zealand
raise the profile and value of conservation action "engagement" with a wide range of stakeholders
Wānanga included:
powhiri at 12 noon on Saturday 27th April
marine & freshwater keynote presentations from Dr's Mike Joy and Rochelle Constantine
fresh wholesome meals and marae style accommodation over the 3 day conference
sunset gourmet beach barbeque conference dinner in the beautiful Bay of Islands
marine and freshwater field trips including local conservation initiatives
an opportunity to share your own project during ‘show n tell’, displays & facilitated workshops
inclusion of local residents, tangata whenua & conservation groups throughout the programme
poroporoake and official closing at midday on Monday 29th April
an additional day of specialist training workshops for Experiencing Marine Reserves & Whitebait Connection coordinators will follow the wānanga
