Source: Auckland Council
Mana Whenua, government, scientists, community groups and all who care about Te Manukanuka o Hoturoa, the Manukau Harbour, are invited to join in a full day conference on Friday 31 May 2025.
The Symposium is a day where the Manukau Harbour, with its immense value, the challenges it faces, and the extraordinary passion for restoring its wellbeing, is the central focus, says Jon Turner, Chair of the Manukau Harbour Forum.
The forum is a joint committee formed by the nine local boards that surround the harbour, that advocates for better resourcing and a focus on this taonga.
“This is the second biggest harbour in Aotearoa New Zealand. Our harbour is beautiful and has environmental, cultural, economic and recreational value and it deserves more attention”, says Turner.
The Manukau Harbour Symposium will focus on the harbour’s future, and on thinking that can contribute to its improved well-being in the future.
“We aim to tell the full story, across generations and across disciplines of thinking,” says Jon Turner.
Awards
With MC Mandy Kupenga, the Symposium will also announce recipients of the ‘Ngaa Tohu o te Manukau – Celebrating Harbour Champions’ Awards, which recognise individuals, stakeholders, organisations or community groups for their work to protect and restore the mauri of the harbour.
You can nominate someone for an award here until 14 May.
One week before the Symposium the Manukau Harbour Forum will also host a clean-up and restoration event, the Love Your Harbour Day, at Island Road, Māngere. This event is held with the support of Te Motu a Hiaroa Charitable Trust, Auckland Council and SeaCleaners, and targets one of the worst sites for illegal dumping in the region.
The Manukau Harbour Symposium will be held on Friday 31 May in the Auditorium at Green Bay High School. Tickets are $15 each and can be booked through Evenfinda.
