News ~ Pānui

Despite many years of predator control, rats are still finding Uretara Island an attractive feeding ground. Rats prey on eggs, chicks and...

Nearly 3,000 birds were recorded when Birds New Zealand conducted its latest, bi-annual bird count at Ōhiwa in early November 2024. Birds...

'A new rāhui has been declared for Ōhiwa Harbour and adjacent beaches

A rāhui was placed on Ōhiwa Harbour until further notice as the search continued for a 48-year old man who jumped into the harbour near...

The Minister for Oceans and Fisheries has imposed a two-year closure over part of the mussel/kuku beds in Ōhiwa Harbour from 13 November...

Kūtai, or kuku (green lipped mussel) beds were once extensive in the harbour’s main channels. Whether due to overharvesting,...

By reading this newsletter you would have noticed some important changes. Yes, Ōhiwa Harbour is online! Some years ago, the Ōhiwa...

In the past two years the Ōhiwa community has lost two principal advocates and passionate volunteers who have worked persistently for the...

It is whitebaiting season again. However, anytime is a good time to remember they are the juveniles of six species of fish. Five of these...