Season 2025 - 2026

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    Quick update on our activities!

  • Whaioranga Trust

    Earlier on in the month we hosted Whaioranga Trust on our moana 🙏🏼 So good to see their rōpū supporting one another and trying something new togeth...
  • Te Kura o Te Whānau Apanui

    Last week we had the privilege of welcoming Te Kura o Te Whānau Apanui and their Year 7 & 8 students to Waikorire. 🌊☀️ It was an awesome day ho...
  • Tauranga City Basketball Association

    Last week we welcomed Tauranga City Basketball to the shores of Waikorire and got them out on both Waka and SUP. Their team had a great mix of peop...
  • Te Puke High School - International Students

    Another beautiful day on Waikorire/Pilot Bay 🌿🌊 We hosted two groups earlier this week - the first showed real resilience and courage, skill keen f...
  • Te Rōpū Rāranga Katikati

    Porina and I were at the Kaitiaki Pod catching up, while Bobbie (Mauao Kaitiaki) was out and about. Upon her return, she brought with her BUNDLES o...
  • Maunga to Moana: Term 3 Holiday Program Recap 🌊⛰️

    The Maunga to Moana Holiday Program brings rangatahi together through Waka Ama, paddle boarding and exploration, nurturing confidence, connection and cultural values at Mauao.

  • Maunga to Moana - Term 3 School Holidays

    Our Maunga to Moana Program is back these school holidays! 🌊⛰️ A fun-filled, action-packed rangatahi program based on Mauao and Waikōrire/Pilot Bay — with stand up paddling, waka ama, fishing, diving, raranga, rongoā, wharf bombs and more. Designed for taiohi aged 12–18, this kaupapa blends adventure, learning, and connection with the taiao.