
We are the Ocean, the Ocean is us



We are a registered Charitable Trust based on the beautiful Tutukaka Coast in Northland, New Zealand. We vision a healthy moana in which coastal ecosystems and human communities thrive in a harmonious, respectful and mutually beneficial relationship that recognises the Ocean as a living being, whose Mauri (life-force) is critical to the healthy functioning of the planet.

As we move forward with the energy of Spring we would like to update our supporters with news from the Trust. While we have had a pause on communications in recent times, there has been plenty going on behind the scenes, and more to come with summer just around the corner! Read on for updates…

Our third batch of kelpings, “planted” out six weeks ago, are doing really well. After doing a site preparation and kina removal session our team of volunteers carefully placed each of the 250 green gravel pebbles in nooks and crannies on the rocky reef substrate of Phillip Island in Tutukaka Harbour. This time around we…

For the 2nd year running Huanui College, Glenbervie has sorting the SeaBin on their timetable of Thursday afternoon optional activities. This term we have Aston Plunkett, Zef Brooks and Charley Welford continuing the College’s support of the Seabin. The Seabin was officially opened in April 2019 by Pippa Benton and other Huanui College students who…
