Free snorkelling day
The Experiencing Marine Reserves programme is hosting a free Community Guided Snorkel Day at Maitai Bay on January 18 from 10am to 4pm in partnership with the Department of Conservation, Far North Surf Rescue and funded by Foundation North.
The event will include guided snorkel tours around the waters of Maitai Bay, which are protected under a no-take rahui, imposed by local iwi and hapu on December 20 to prevent fishing in the area to allow marine life to recover.
The guided tour will include marine life identification and learning about kina barrens. Contact Samara Nicholas at info@emr.org.nz, www.emr.org.nz or Facebook www.facebook.com/emr.mtsct/.
Properties free to visit