Estuary Fest Christchurch

12/07/2026

Next Saturday 18 July join other Christchurch people in reflecting on the issues raised during the Wellington Reality of Everything symposium, and discussing what we can collectively do to future proof our city. A free event at CWEA,
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07/06/2026

Today is World Ocean Day. This year the theme is focused around Marine Protected Areas and on ‘reimagining a better future‘ by becoming more active kaitiaki of the ocean.

Now that the High Seas Treaty has officially come into force (as of January 2026 after 60 countries ratified it in September 2025), efforts are underway to work out details including compliance, implementation, and the designation of new protected areas.
Currently 89 countries have ratified the treaty and are legally bound to it. Others like New Zealand, have signed but not ratified it yet, are not legally bound but must refrain from activities that contradict its objectives. With less than 1% of the high seas and also less than 1% of New Zealand’s waters currently fully protected, there is a long way to go to support the Global Biodiversity Framework's goal of 30% protection by 2030.
Celebrate WOD by taking a sunset swim at Sumner beach this evening.
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22/05/2026

The Seaweek team would love to know more about how you choose your seafood. Complete the Sustainable Seafood Survey for 2026.
Do you, or people you know, eat kaimoana or seafood?
What do you consider when ordering, buying or collecting seafood?
Do you feel confident about making sustainable choices?

'Making seafood choices is one of the most important and effective ways we can help support ocean conservation efforts. There has been a lot of news recently around how to move toward more sustainable fishing practices. This is your chance to tell the Seaweek team in partnership with the University of Auckland, what's important to you! Whether you're enjoying a meal out or doing your weekly shop, your choices matter! Complete the Seafood Survey to contribute to citizen science! Tell us what's important to you and add information to a new national dataset to compare with a global survey from 2022. Help us identify how information about sustainable seafood can be more useful to you!'

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21/05/2026

TODAY is the International Day for Biological Diversity. Did you know that New Zealand is a global hotspot for marine biodiversity! Within our ocean area, we have an extremely high proportion of species that are found nowhere else on Earth!
The Seaweek team invites everyone to step into the world of marine biodiversity and explore New Zealand’s unique and fascinating ocean life and ecosystems. One way to do it is to check out the Ngā Kōrero III Series on YouTube. It is supported by the New Zealand National Commission for UNESCO & explores all 7 Ocean Literacy Principles. This final event is today focused on Ocean Literacy Principle #5: The ocean supports a great diversity of life and ecosystems, fitting perfectly with the international celebration!

Seaweek is an annual, national celebration of the sea. It provides special opportunities to experience the beauty and mysteries of, and learn more about, the diversity and significance of our marine environment.

15/03/2026

What a great day we had at Estuary Fest yesterday - the sun shone, the crowd cam, the music was chill BUT someone will be sad to be missing their Crusaders peaked cap. Message us if you've lost your cap.

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13/03/2026