On the 18th of July, Department of Conservation Associate-Minister Nicky Wagner and Conservation board members came to Mahia to attend a presentation of the Whangawehi Catchment Management Group.The aim of the Hui was to give Ms Wagner and the Conservation Board something to take away with them and potentially recreate similar model for other parts of the country.

The WCMG felt priviledged to host this event and thanks Ms Wagner and the Conservation board for the effort they made in coming to Mahia.

Wairoa Star article :Associate minister visits WhangawehiJuly2015

Te Mahia students gathered in early July for a weaving and carving workshop. This workshop was run by the local community that supports the school programme.  This year a new activity was offered  and all the students enjoyed shaping clay. The next workshop will take place on the 8th of August, the theme will be building an artificial burrow for blue Penguins. Thank you to all the locals who got involved.