To celebrate Sea Week 2024, we’re hosting a Big Beach Cleanup! 🏖️

☀️Where: Mahy Reserve, Ōhope

☀️When: 9am - 11am, Saturday 9th March 

Bring your friends and whānau to help clean a section of the beach & then support Coast Care BOP with a wicked weeding session! 🌱

Meet us back at the Mahy Reserve at 11am for Spot Prizes, which have been generously donated by the Ōhope Beach Resort, Ōhope Beach Motel, Ōhope Top 10, Salt Spray Surf School, Forest & Bird, and KCC! 

Ōhope Beach was voted the best family beach in Aotearoa, so let’s do our part to keep it that way ✨

Flick us a message or email if you’re interested halowhakatane@gmail.com 📧

Build a trap with Halo and say goodbye to unwanted guests at your summer BBQs!

Everything you need will be provided for a cost of $20, OR help our wildlife and build a rodent trap that will be placed at chosen locations along the Ōhope Spit.

Build a trap with Halo and say goodbye to unwanted guests at your summer BBQs!

Everything you need will be provided for a cost of $20, OR help our wildlife and build a rodent trap that will be placed at chosen locations along the Ōhope Spit.

Kia ora koutou,

We've been busy planning a planting extravaganza at the stunning Ōhope Spit. Mark your calendars for Tuesday, the 26th of September from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, to join us as we embark on a mission to get 1,000 plants in the ground. We'd be thrilled to have your support.

If you happen to have your own trusty gardening gear, feel free to bring it along. Otherwise, don't worry about the tools; we've got you covered with gloves and spades. Include your hat, drinking water and sunblock when you pack. And for those who need a little pick-me-up, fear not! We'll have a flask of piping hot tea and coffee ready to keep you fueled, plus a small shared kai to enjoy together.

Our lineup of plants includes tī kōuka (cabbage tree), akeake, kanuka, manuka, tauhinu, harakeke, karo, and houpara (coastal fivefinger).

Please park at the road end, past the golf course and boat ramp. We will gather there for a safety briefing before tackling our task.

To make sure we have enough tea and spades to go around, please let one of us know if you can join us. We can't wait to see your smiling faces amidst the greenery!

Kia ora rawa atu,
The Halo Team

Email halowhakatane@gmail.com to register

Join us to learn about climate change, the challenges it poses and the actions we can take to combat it. In this two hour session Wymond Symes from Tadpole will talk about the gases that contribute to climate change and what produces them. He will discuss the various physical, social and financial impacts climate change has on people, businesses and the community.

Presentation content

o   What is Climate Change

o   What is causing it

o   What is its impact globally

o   What is its impact in NZ

      §  Direct impacts – caused by weather

      §  Indirect impacts of legislation, carbon “taxes”, mandatory reporting

o   What is NZ doing about it

o   What is Bay of Plenty as a region doing about it

o   What can we do in our personal lives to reduce our impact

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Join the Ōhope Spit Caregoup for their next working bee at the end of Harbour Road, Ōhope.

Let's knock outcome more weeds along the edge of the beautiful Ohwia Harbour and stop them from spreading.
Of course, we will bring along the iceblocks and cups of tea.
It would be fantastic if you had the time to join us.
Meet at the road end past the Ōhope Golf Course.
Please bring: Loppers, gardening gloves, water, hats, long pants if you have soft skin, and a sense of humour.
We will postpone vis Facebook at 7am if the weather is nasty.
Please feel free to share this email with your neighbours and friends. Many hands make light work

Join us & learn how you can contribute to making Tangaroa healthy!

BOOK: 0800 4 32 7327

Join us & learn how you can contribute to making Tangaroa healthy!

BOOK: 0800 4 32 7327

Join us & learn how you can contribute to making Tangaroa healthy!

BOOK: 0800 4 32 7327

Join us & learn how you can contribute to making Tangaroa healthy!

BOOK: 0800 4 32 7327

CANCELLED due to bad weather.

Upcoming Event! Sunday the 13th of February, 8:30-1130am.

We have decided to keep the start time earlier in the day to try and avoid the midday sun.

Meeting location: Harbour Rd opposite Te Taiawatea Drive.

The tree lupins have been growing like mad with this hot humid weather. We going to undertake maintenance of the area between the Campground and Golf course.

We would love to see you there!

Please bring: sunblock, loppers, gardening gloves, water, hats, (we will have spare gear if you don't have any).

Please also be mindful of Omicron Red Light restrictions. We will need to be mindful to sign in, sanitize hands, and if possible bring a mask. And if you're feeling unwell, give this weekend a miss and we'll see you at the next one.

Te Whakaora i te Mauri o te Repo
Restoring the Mauri of the Lagoon

9-11 am Tuesday 12th.

HALO Whakatāne is offering a two day programme centred around Awatapu Lagoon for the end of term 3 holidays. Come down to check out our underrated lagoon and start forming a personal relationship with the repo. Our educators will share some of their knowledge about the local natural environment and the mahi that is going into restoring the mauri of the area.

Topics that may be covered include local bird ID, native plant ID, pest mammal trapping, weed control.

Location: the Hinemoa Street entry to Awatapu Lagoon, where the new pathway is.

Minimum 3 kids necessary, a koha would be appreciated, give what you can.
Please RSVP by emailing haloeduc@gmail.com, as we need to know numbers attending. Include your child's details (Age, name, time/s).

Please make sure your child is equipped with a water bottle, snacks, warm clothing and a rain jacket, any personal medication. And closed in shoes are recommended, such as gumboots or runners. There is no toilet at the lagoon, so please make sure to make use of one before.

The next Apanui Saltmarsh Care Group monthly rubbish collection will be held on Saturday, October 9th at 8 a.m. Volunteers should meet in the car park on the corner of McAlister and Beach Streets. All equipment is provided. Please wear gumboots or suitable footwear.

For more information contact Colin Harrison
Phone: 07 308 7974
Email: apanui.saltmarsh.care@gmail.com

Te Whakaora i te Mauri o te Repo
Restoring the Mauri of the Lagoon

All ages. Rescheduled due to bad weather on Monday.

HALO Whakatāne is offering a two day programme centred around Awatapu Lagoon for the end of term 3 holidays. Come down to check out our underrated lagoon and start forming a personal relationship with the repo. Our educators will share some of their knowledge about the local natural environment and the mahi that is going into restoring the mauri of the area.

Topics that may be covered include local bird ID, native plant ID, pest mammal trapping, weed control.

(Other times:
Tuesday 12th October 9-11am for 4-10 year olds (a caregiver should be present)
Tuesday 12th October 1-3pm for 11 and upwards
(If the weather is bad we will reschedule to Friday the 15th)).

Location: the Hinemoa Street entry to Awatapu Lagoon, where the new pathway is.

Minimum 3 kids necessary, a koha would be appreciated, give what you can.
Please RSVP by emailing haloeduc@gmail.com, as we need to know numbers attending. Include your child's details (Age, name, time/s).

Please make sure your child is equipped with a water bottle, snacks, warm clothing and a rain jacket, any personal medication. And closed in shoes are recommended, such as gumboots or runners. There is no toilet at the lagoon, so please make sure to make use of one before.

Weather permitting the Whakatane Harbour Care Group will be meeting from 9am to 10 on Wednesday the 18th of August.

Meet at the end of Eivers Rd at 9am.
Wear covered shoes (gumboots?), and bring gardening gloves.

Cuppa and biscuits afterwards as usual

The Eastern Bay of Plenty Forest and Bird have their native plant sale this coming Saturday.

There will be an excellent range of native trees, shrubs, grasses, and groundcovers from $3, most plants $5, larger trees $7.

Find them on Fortune Rd - signposted from SH30.

Please try have cash. No EFTPOS or cheques - internet banking available.

Join the Hukutaia Domain Care Group and help undertake the regular reserve pest monitoring, weeding, track clearing, and structure maintenance. Come and go as you please, they offer a wonderful morning tea + great chats.

Everyone is welcome, and this event recurs on the first Monday of each month.

For more information contact Kay: 07 315 8293 or 0211788005

Are you keen to volunteer at the Nukuhou Saltmarsh?

The group meets on the fist Sunday of the month and volunteer opportunities include bird counts, trap baiting and maintenance, weeding, and planting.

Contact Stuart Slade 07-312 4583, Email: s.m.slade@xtra.co.nz, or meet at Cheddar Valley Pottery, 1034 Wainui Road.

Hukutaia Domain is holding a night walk exploration with Russell Ingram-Seal on the 14th of July 8pm. Bugs, bugs, and fungi galore. If you are interested in attending contact the Opotiki I-site and put your name down + gold coin donation