Come along to Taipa, an afternoon at the beach!
Those that enjoy the beaches and sea of Doubtless Bay may be interested to take part in a survey this summer looking at key issues that affect its health and vibrancy now and in the future.
All local people and community groups are invited on the afternoon of Saturday 1st November to the launch of the:
"Discussion Document towards a Community Marine Management Plan for the wider Doubtless Bay/Tokerau area".
There will be at least 10 speakers, each giving a short outline on the theme of what they see as "Our Living Sea Doubtless Bay". Speakers will cover fishing issues, underwater habitat, coastal revegetation and beach care, Maori customary fisheries, diving experiences here compared to elsewhere, water pollution problems and local childrens' experiences in marine reserves.
These views will help set the scene, as a vital part of the document is a questionnaire. The Doubtless Bay Marine Protection Group has produced this 10 page colour Discussion Document in order to continue community consultation towards coming up with an actual Marine Plan for the Bay.
This summer they aim to get 2000 questionnaires completed. Copies of the document and questionnaire will be available on the day, so all local people are encouraged to come along and get a copy for them and their local group.
The venue for the afternoon is Taipa Area School Cultural Centre/ Nga Whare Tokerua on Taipa Beach. The speakers begin at 1 pm followed by a free afternoon tea at 2.30 pm.
For those interested there are several outdoor activities from 3 pm to 4 pm, with an estuary and low tide walk, beach clean-up and sharing some history of the Taipa beach and surrounding area.
There will also be a range of related displays and resources to view for those more inclined to browse.
A barbecue from 4 pm onwards will be provided and children and adults are most welcome to come along at any time in the afternoon.
For further information check out:
www.livingseadoubtlessbay.org.nz
or contact:
John Kenderdine - 09 406 7774
Andre Kunz - 09 408 7077
Dwayne Walsh - 09 406 2129.
Please find the Discussion Document Launch poster attached:
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