Sea Week-Kawatiri Westport
Schedule
Fri, 20 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am
UTC+13:00Location
123 Palmerston Street, Westport, New Zealand 7825 | Greymouth, WC
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🌊 Colossal Ocean Stories – Sea Week on the West Coast 🦑🐬🐋Join us for a special Sea Week community event bringing together marine researchers, DOC experts and fishing skippers to share stories from the sea and the incredible marine life of our coast.
📅 Friday 20 March
📍 NBS Theatre, 105 Palmerston Street, Westport
🕕 6:00 – 7:00pm | Guest Speakers
Hear from:
• Don Neale – DOC Marine Reserves Ranger
• Dr Sunkita Howard – Marine Biologist (Westport)
• Taryn Swete – Marine Scientist
• Rex Chapman – Professional Fishing Skipper
🕖 6:00 – 7:00pm NBS Theatre | 🕖 7:00pm-8:00pm Colossal Squid: Freaky Features
Continue the evening at the Museum of Kawatiri to explore the fascinating Colossal Squid exhibition and win spot prizes.
🎟 FREE EVENT – All Welcome
Presented in partnership with Te Papa Tongarewa, DOC, Seaweek, Paparoa Punangairi Visitor Centre and Pounamu Pathway Kawatiri.
Come along and celebrate Sea Week on the West Coast with stories from those who know our oceans best.
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Where is it happening?
123 Palmerston Street, Westport, New Zealand 7825, 123 Palmerston St, Westport 7825, New Zealand, GreymouthEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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