Whau Kayak Clean Up

Name: Whau Kayak Clean Up
Start: 2024-10-12T13:15:00+13:00
End: 2024-10-12T17:15:00+13:00
Location: Archibald Park

Schedule

Sat Oct 12 2024 at 01:15 pm to 05:15 pm

UTC+13:00

Location

Archibald Park | Auckland, AU

Come join Mountains to Sea and kayak up Te Whau in partnership with Te Whau Pathway Project, Auckland Sea Kayaks and Wai Connection. Hear about the importance of waterway protection, observe nature and local wildlife on display, whilst helping to remove rubbish from the environment. We will also be running nature art, raranga/weaving and freshwater monitoring workshops to fully immerse yourself in connecting with Te Taiao. Please only register for the kayaking if you can commit to the full 4hr timeslot, expect to spend 1.5hrs kayaking and 45mins for each of the workshops.
Sea conditions permitting - we will run with light rain. Koha/donations are appreciated - there will be facilities for cash and eftpos on site.
Children younger than 10 will not be able to participate in the kayaking activity but children 5 and up can participate in the nature art, weaving and freshwater workshops. 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.
Registrations are essential.
This event is generously funded by the Ministry for the Environment.
Saturday 12th October 2024
1.15pm - 5.15pm
Please arrive at least 15mins prior and check in at the tent. If you are running late please call 021 0645125
What to bring:
-Gloves
-Clothing suitable for kayaking (please no jeans)
-Footwear you do not mind getting wet and muddy
-Water bottle
-Rain coat
-Hat, sun glasses and sunblock
What will be provided:
-Double sit on top kayaks
-PFD
-Paddle
-Rubbish bags
-Rubbish pickers
-H&S equipment
-Kayak instructors
-Light snacks and hot drinks
-Art and weaving supplies
-Freshwater monitoring equipment
Early access codes for people in the Whau Local Board area will be circulated to local pages or email [email protected] to access (please reference the suburb you live in). Otherwise all remaining tickets will go live on Monday 30th September.
Where: Archibald Park, Kelston
https://maps.app.goo.gl/D9EN29MXoYXaKNd8A
Please note that the maximum weight for the sea kayaks is 120kg per person.
If you are feeling unwell (sore throat, running nose, loss of taste/smell) please let us know prior as soon as possible. You will not be able to attend the event. If you suffer from allergies – please let us know when you arrive.
Cancellation policy: 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) then 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.