Harania Kayak Clean Up

Come join Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust to help clean the Māngere Inlet and Harania Creek, in partnership with Auckland Sea Kayaks and ME Family Services. This event is generously funded by Foundation North and the Auckland Council.

Saturday 25th October 2025

⌚️11:30 - 15:30

Please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to check in at the tent if you are kayaking. If you are running late please text 0275774102.

🚣 On the Water – Explore and clean Harania Creek and the Māngere Inlet by kayak with Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust and Auckland Sea Kayaks. Learn about waterway protection, observe local wildlife, and the ecological value of this area.

🌿 On the Land – On land go for a hīkoi around Norana Park with Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust and ME Family Services, help clean up the reserve, and learn about your local streams during a freshwater workshop.

🌞 Weather call -

Sea conditions permitting, we will run with light rain. A final weather call will be made the afternoon prior to the event. A back up location may be used. Cancellation due to weather will be communicated via email or Eventbrite.

🎟 Registrations -

• Children younger than 10 will not be able to participate in the kayaking activity.
• Children aged 10 - 13 need to have a confident adult in the back of their kayak.
• Children under 16 need an adult companion.
• Prior kayak experience and swimming ability is required for the kayaking activity.
• Please note that the maximum weight for the sea kayaks is 120kg per person.
• Expect to spend 1.5hr kayaking.
• Registrations will be open to locals first, with an access link being shared on community pages and via community mailers. Please contact [email protected] for the early access code if you live in the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu area. Registrations will open to the general public on Wednesday 15 October.

What to bring -

• Clothing suitable for kayaking (no jeans please)
• Footwear you do not mind getting wet and muddy
• Water bottle
• Rain coat
• Gloves
• Hat, sunglasses and sunblock

What will be provided -

• Double sit on top kayaks
• PFD
• Paddle
• H&S equipment
• Kayak instructors
• Rubbish bags
• Rubbish pickers

🏠 Where - 19A Norana Avenue, Favona, Auckland 2024

💰 Donations -

Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust runs a series of free and subsidised events over the summer months — we rely on your support to make them happen. We appreciate donations, either cash/eftpos on the day, online or by giving a koha of your time volunteering at a future event.

❌ Cancellation policy -

Please cancel your spot via Eventbrite ASAP if you can no longer make it. If you give less than 24 hrs notice when cancelling your registration or you no show without a valid excuse (i.e COVID, or other illness/emergency) you may be sent an invoice of $20 per person. This is to ensure spaces do not go to waste and that people do not miss out on attending this free event.

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