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Kia ora, nau mai ki Maitai Bay
The Rāhui
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In 2017 Te Whānau Moana/Te Rorohuri laid a rāhui over the area to stop all fishing and taking of seafood in order to allow the area to recover.

You can help by refraining from removing any shellfish / fish from the area.

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The Rāhui Kōrero

Discover the kōrero behind the pou above Maitai Bay, the tūpuna and atua they represent, and the people who brought them to life.

Pou overlooking Maitai Bay
Story of the Pou

Pou, place and protection

The pou above Maitai Bay are symbolic of the rāhui, standing as a reminder to care for the moana, the whenua and each other.

Learn about the tūpuna and atua they represent, their relationship to the whenua and moana, and the hands-on work of Te Whānau Moana me Te Rorohuri that brought the pou into being.

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Maitai Living Atlas

The reef over time

Explore photographic comparisons from two reef areas at Maitai Bay, bringing March 2025 images alongside observations from September and October 2026.

19 March 2025
A15 reef view, 19 March 2025
2 October 2026
A15 reef view, 2 October 2026

A15 reef comparison · The same reef view, photographed from different viewpoints.

What’s New

Recent updates, stories, and resources from the Maitai Bay rāhui kaupapa.

Education Building update

Education Building

See the early concept for a future education space, shared with the community for feedback and funding support.

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Maitai Bay Roadmap

Roadmap

Explore the journey of the rāhui, from its beginnings through restoration, education and the long-term vision for Maitai Bay.

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Community Gallery

Community Gallery

Photos and videos shared by visitors and the wider community.

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Maitai Bay snorkel day event

Events

Watch the latest snorkel day video from Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust and find out what’s next.

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