National Aquarium Napier Hawkes Bay Attraction
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Marine Parade, Napier
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Conservation Activities

The National Aquarium has a strong commitment to protecting the Earth’s biodiversity and habitats.  With on-going conservation projects and public events, we work with other providers to undertake our guardianship role as Te Whare Tangaroa O Aotearoa.

Some of our activities include:

Seaweek 

26 February - 6 March 2011

The culture, history and traditions of the sea. An annual celebration of New Zealand's precious marine environment.

Conservation Week

11-18 September 2011

Look out for ways to be inspired, take action and enjoy New Zealand’s wildlife and wild places.
20-27 August 2011

Keep New Zealand Beautiful (KNZB) is a non profit organisation operating as a charitable trust to promote litter abatement, waste reduction and town and city beautification, setup under the NZ Litter Act 1979.

 
22 May 2011
 
The United Nations proclaimed May 22 The International Day for Biological Diversity (IBD) to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues and the Convention of Biological Diversity that came into force in 1993.   This year’s theme is “Biodiversity for Development”.   2010 is also the International Year of Biodiversity and marks a year of key targets under the Convention for Biological Diversity (CBD).   It is a celebration of life on earth and of the value of biodiversity for our lives.

NZ Frog Week 

11-18 September 2011

Frog Week is a week when you can learn about our native frogs, how important they are to New Zealand’s natural heritage and what you can do to help protect them. 
 
Frog Survey   

World Ocean’s Day

8 June 2011

An increasing number of countries mark this day as an opportunity each year to celebrate our world ocean and our personal connection to the sea.

Hawkes Bay Environmental Education Forum

Hands on Hawke's Bay is a group of organisations, community groups, individuals and teachers with an interest in environmental education. We are here to provide your school with environmental education resources.

Green Dates 

Sustainability Calendar 2011
 
Important Green Dates for Schools

 
Projects:
  • Lizards in Your Garden 2010-2011
  • Westshore Kiwi project 2009
  • Year of the Frog 2008 campaign
  • Coins for Kiwi  2007
  • 5 Cents Away from Extinction  2006
Volunteers:

If you are interested in assisting with any of these activities, contact us about becoming a volunteer..