Protect Our Moana - Taranaki

18/04/2026

Tonight's gig is BYO drinks, and sober driving. Some people were wondering. ; )

A beautiful kai / dinner here for you. Moemoeā about to start, followed by Johnny Wright & Tihikura Hohaia, then legendary roots reggae band from Whanganui, 'Roots Provider' and
Dj tobetones keeping it all flowing and uplifting.

Sliding scale, $20 to $30, or pay what you can to support the kaupapa to protect our moana from seabed mining.

Naumai, haere mai 🩵

Join us in Ōpunakē, Taranaki, Saturday April 18th for an afternoon and evening to 'Activate & Celebrate' for Protecting Our Moana from Seabed Mining & more.

17/04/2026

Today's the day, we gather for our moana. 🩵🌊🐋🐙🐟🐬🪼

We look forward to welcoming people this afternoon (2.30pm to 4.30 / 5pm) and evening (6 - late), to Ōpunakē Town Hall, 38 Dormett Street.

Thanks to all the hearty crew making the journey, and coming along!

Stronger and better together!

Event link here:
https://www.facebook.com/share/17YebQgoWn/

16/04/2026

TONIGHT: 7 - 9pm, Ocean Films at Ōpunakē Town Hall. Doors open from 6.30pm.

Koha / Donation Based event.

Local diver & storyteller Rebecca Pratt is joining us and we'll be screening one (or two) of her awesome short films.

Then the stunning & inspiring 'Ocean with David Attenborough'

Bring your extra comfy, and snacks, and even your own camping chairs, etc if you'd like more cushy seating.

13/04/2026

Got your ticket/s yet for Saturday night? We're all go, rain or shine.

We've committed crew coming to join us from Gizzy/Tairāwhiti, Pōneke/Wellington, Whakatane, Manawatu, Whanganui, Whaitara, Ngāmotu/New Plymouth, Ōākura, Patea, Te Hāwera, Inglewood/Kohanga Moa, Parihaka, Ōpunakē (of course), where are you joining us from?

Support the kaupapa, musicians & organising crew by coming along and getting your tickets in advance & spreading the word.

Door sales also available.

Weather might mean we pivot the afternoon up at the hall. Stay posted for more updates, coming soon!

+ Friday night we're screening Ocean Films, 7 - 9pm (koha) @ the Ōpunakē Town Hall. Featuring 'Ocean with David Attenborough' & two short films, by local South Taranaki film maker Rebecca Pratt, who'll be joining us 🩵

REMINDER: Up to 20% discount on accomodation (while available) when you mention you're coming to our 'Protect Our Moana' events, thanks to support from Opunake Beach Kiwi Holiday Park & the Opunake Motel & Backpackers.

SATURDAY NIGHT TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE:

Join us in Ōpunakē, Taranaki, Saturday April 18th for an afternoon and evening to 'Activate & Celebrate' for Protecting Our Moana from Seabed Mining & more.

31/03/2026

Please support this petition and big effort to stop Bottom Trawling.

More than 50,000 signatures are in calling for change! ✍️ HOW MANY MORE CAN WE GET?

Blair Tuke, Live Ocean co-founder, put it best - "That is a significant number of people who to want an end to bottom trawling and sends a clear message to our decision makers that New Zealanders want to change."

"Now let’s see how far we can go with it. Jono’s effort has been superhuman, so let’s match that.” 💪

Since departing Waikuku Beach, North Cape on 5 January, Jono has swum over 1312km across 452 hours. And now, he is just 50km away from Te-Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington.

Get behind Jono's efforts by signing. It’s time for Aotearoa New Zealand to stop being an outlier and protect the ocean’s most vital habitats by ending bottom trawling 🌊

SIGN TODAY at swim4theocean.org ✍️

29/03/2026

Great to see this important mahi happening, off our South Taranaki coast. Beautiful photos! 🩵

21/03/2026

Come along to our 186a temporary closure community rāhui hui — your voice matters. These gatherings help us protect our coastline, share updates, and make decisions together as a community. Everyone connected to the area is welcome: local residents, divers, fishers, whānau, hapū and supporters. Let’s work together for the wellbeing of our moana.

Mon 16th Mar (6.30-8.00) Ōkato Domain
Wed 18th Mar (6.30-8.00) Ōāonui Hall
Sun 22nd Mar (11.00-1.00) Cape Egmont Boat Club
Mon 23rd Mar (6.30-8.00) Ōpunakē Events Centre
Wed 25th Mar (6.30-8.00) Kaitake Sports Hub

27/02/2026

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