Hector’s Dophin

Hector's Dolphin

Where do Hector’s Dolphins live? Hector’s dolphins are found along the coasts of the South Island, especially around Banks Peninsula and Te Waewae Bay. What’s the Difference Between a Hector’s and Māui Dolphin? Hector’s and Māui dolphins may look identical, but they are physically and genetically different. Māui dolphins have very slightly larger skulls than Hector’s […]

Hauraki Gulf

Jono Riddler - Swim 4 the Gulf. Photo: Josh McCormack.

Where is the Hauraki Gulf? The Hauraki Gulf stretches over 1.2 million hectares, over 50 islands and 6 marine reserves. It reaches from the Coromandel in the South, across Auckland and Aotea Great Barrier Island and past to the Mokohīnau Islands in the North. What is the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park? The Hauraki Gulf Marine […]

Postcards for the Gulf

We’re on a mission to create 1,000 postcards to protect the Hauraki Gulf and we need your help.

Send us your favourite ocean photo and a few words about what you love most about the Gulf, and together, we’ll spotlight why the Gulf deserves urgent protection – for us, and for future generations.