The Safety & Education Workshops in the Hutchwilco Hall offers a diverse lineup of must-attend sessions. From career insights in the marine industry to on-water safety tips, these workshops cater to boat and fishing enthusiasts alike. Learn about invasive pests, bar crossings, and more. Secure your spot early, as each workshop has a maximum of 30 seats!
The fierce protectors of the Hauraki Gulf: Biosecurity dogs
Meet Auckland Council’s biosecurity dogs—the unsung heroes safeguarding the Hauraki Gulf Islands. These remarkable canines detect invasive species like rats, stoats, ants, and kauri dieback disease. Explore their training process and the precious islands they defend.
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Thu 16 May
On water personal safety
Safety first! Join us as we learn essential tips from the safety experts at Hutchwilco. Find out if your life jackets meet the standard and explore cutting-edge safety technologies, including personal locator beacons. Your safety matters!
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Thu 16 May
Bar crossing awareness – must know safety tips
Navigating bars across Aotearoa? Get the inside scoop on staying safe during bar crossings. Learn about bar dynamics, best practices for boat handling, optimal crossing times, and safety navigation. Plus, discover why creating trip and bar watch reports is crucial.
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Thu 16 May
Check your boat before you float!
Before setting off, ensure your boat is pest-free! We’ll guide you through practical steps to check for marine pests. Learn to spot the culprits we’re most concerned about and what actions to take if you encounter something unusual.
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Thu 16 May
How you can help eradicate the freshwater gold clam
Uncover the menace of the freshwater gold clam—an invasive pest that has infiltrated New Zealand’s waterways. If you’re a boatie active in freshwater lakes and rivers, this session is a must-attend. Learn how you can contribute to stopping the spread.
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Thu 16 May
The fierce protectors of the Hauraki Gulf: Biosecurity dogs
Meet Auckland Council’s biosecurity dogs—the unsung heroes safeguarding the Hauraki Gulf Islands. These remarkable canines detect invasive species like rats, stoats, ants, and kauri dieback disease. Explore their training process and the precious islands they defend.
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Fri 17 May
On water personal safety
Safety first! Join us as we learn essential tips from the safety experts at Hutchwilco. Find out if your life jackets meet the standard and explore cutting-edge safety technologies, including personal locator beacons. Your safety matters!
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Fri 17 May
Bar crossing awareness – must know safety tips
Navigating bars across Aotearoa? Get the inside scoop on staying safe during bar crossings. Learn about bar dynamics, best practices for boat handling, optimal crossing times, and safety navigation. Plus, discover why creating trip and bar watch reports is crucial.
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Fri 17 May
Check your boat before you float!
Before setting off, ensure your boat is pest-free! We’ll guide you through practical steps to check for marine pests. Learn to spot the culprits we’re most concerned about and what actions to take if you encounter something unusual.
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Fri 17 May
How you can help eradicate the freshwater gold clam
Uncover the menace of the freshwater gold clam—an invasive pest that has infiltrated New Zealand’s waterways. If you’re a boatie active in freshwater lakes and rivers, this session is a must-attend. Learn how you can contribute to stopping the spread.
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Fri 17 May
Introducing BoatSafe – the marine safety app for boaties
Discover the innovative BoatSafe app and unlock the power of smartphone technology for maritime safety. Learn how BoatSafe can easily assist in emergencies or in the event you get lost at sea.
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Fri 17 May
Bar crossing awareness – must know safety tips
Navigating bars across Aotearoa? Get the inside scoop on staying safe during bar crossings. Learn about bar dynamics, best practices for boat handling, optimal crossing times, and safety navigation. Plus, discover why creating trip and bar watch reports is crucial.
6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Fri 17 May
The fierce protectors of the Hauraki Gulf: Biosecurity dogs
Meet Auckland Council’s biosecurity dogs—the unsung heroes safeguarding the Hauraki Gulf Islands. These remarkable canines detect invasive species like rats, stoats, ants, and kauri dieback disease. Explore their training process and the precious islands they defend.
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Sat 18 May
On water personal safety
Safety first! Join us as we learn essential tips from the safety experts at Hutchwilco. Find out if your life jackets meet the standard and explore cutting-edge safety technologies, including personal locator beacons. Your safety matters!
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Sat 18 May
Bar crossing awareness – must know safety tips
Navigating bars across Aotearoa? Get the inside scoop on staying safe during bar crossings. Learn about bar dynamics, best practices for boat handling, optimal crossing times, and safety navigation. Plus, discover why creating trip and bar watch reports is crucial.
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Sat 18 May
Check your boat before you float!
Before setting off, ensure your boat is pest-free! We’ll guide you through practical steps to check for marine pests. Learn to spot the culprits we’re most concerned about and what actions to take if you encounter something unusual.
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Sat 18 May
Launch your marine career
MAST Academy School Transition Team Tracey Eaton and Fiona Van der Hor, will talk about the many career pathways to gain a qualification in the marine, composites and textiles industries.
They will present the Launch it - School to Work programme, where students can gain experience within the industry while still at school.
“One of our most successful strategies is to start a student on work experience while still at school,” says Tracey Eaton. “This way the company gets a chance to see a potential apprentice in action and the student gets to discover which trade is right for them – it’s a win win!”
Identifying talent is crucial for ensuring the continued growth of the industry. The Transition Team builds relationships with schools and youth organisations to find the next young star apprentice.
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Sat 18 May
How you can help eradicate the freshwater gold clam
Uncover the menace of the freshwater gold clam—an invasive pest that has infiltrated New Zealand’s waterways. If you’re a boatie active in freshwater lakes and rivers, this session is a must-attend. Learn how you can contribute to stopping the spread.
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Sat 18 May
The fierce protectors of the Hauraki Gulf: Biosecurity dogs
Meet Auckland Council’s biosecurity dogs—the unsung heroes safeguarding the Hauraki Gulf Islands. These remarkable canines detect invasive species like rats, stoats, ants, and kauri dieback disease. Explore their training process and the precious islands they defend.
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Sun 19 May
On water personal safety
Safety first! Join us as we learn essential tips from the safety experts at Hutchwilco. Find out if your life jackets meet the standard and explore cutting-edge safety technologies, including personal locator beacons. Your safety matters!
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Sun 19 May
Bar crossing awareness – must know safety tips
Navigating bars across Aotearoa? Get the inside scoop on staying safe during bar crossings. Learn about bar dynamics, best practices for boat handling, optimal crossing times, and safety navigation. Plus, discover why creating trip and bar watch reports is crucial.
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Sun 19 May
Check your boat before you float!
Before setting off, ensure your boat is pest-free! We’ll guide you through practical steps to check for marine pests. Learn to spot the culprits we’re most concerned about and what actions to take if you encounter something unusual.
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Sun 19 May
Launch your marine career
MAST Academy School Transition Team Tracey Eaton and Fiona Van der Hor, will talk about the many career pathways to gain a qualification in the marine, composites and textiles industries.
They will present the Launch it - School to Work programme, where students can gain experience within the industry while still at school.
“One of our most successful strategies is to start a student on work experience while still at school,” says Tracey Eaton. “This way the company gets a chance to see a potential apprentice in action and the student gets to discover which trade is right for them – it’s a win win!”
Identifying talent is crucial for ensuring the continued growth of the industry. The Transition Team builds relationships with schools and youth organisations to find the next young star apprentice.
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Sun 19 May
How you can help eradicate the freshwater gold clam
Uncover the menace of the freshwater gold clam—an invasive pest that has infiltrated New Zealand’s waterways. If you’re a boatie active in freshwater lakes and rivers, this session is a must-attend. Learn how you can contribute to stopping the spread.
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Sun 19 May
The fierce protectors of the Hauraki Gulf: Biosecurity dogs
Meet Auckland Council’s biosecurity dogs—the unsung heroes safeguarding the Hauraki Gulf Islands. These remarkable canines detect invasive species like rats, stoats, ants, and kauri dieback disease. Explore their training process and the precious islands they defend.
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Thu 16 May
On water personal safety
Safety first! Join us as we learn essential tips from the safety experts at Hutchwilco. Find out if your life jackets meet the standard and explore cutting-edge safety technologies, including personal locator beacons. Your safety matters!
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Thu 16 May
Bar crossing awareness – must know safety tips
Navigating bars across Aotearoa? Get the inside scoop on staying safe during bar crossings. Learn about bar dynamics, best practices for boat handling, optimal crossing times, and safety navigation. Plus, discover why creating trip and bar watch reports is crucial.
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Thu 16 May
Check your boat before you float!
Before setting off, ensure your boat is pest-free! We’ll guide you through practical steps to check for marine pests. Learn to spot the culprits we’re most concerned about and what actions to take if you encounter something unusual.
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Thu 16 May
How you can help eradicate the freshwater gold clam
Uncover the menace of the freshwater gold clam—an invasive pest that has infiltrated New Zealand’s waterways. If you’re a boatie active in freshwater lakes and rivers, this session is a must-attend. Learn how you can contribute to stopping the spread.
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Thu 16 May
The fierce protectors of the Hauraki Gulf: Biosecurity dogs
Meet Auckland Council’s biosecurity dogs—the unsung heroes safeguarding the Hauraki Gulf Islands. These remarkable canines detect invasive species like rats, stoats, ants, and kauri dieback disease. Explore their training process and the precious islands they defend.
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Fri 17 May
On water personal safety
Safety first! Join us as we learn essential tips from the safety experts at Hutchwilco. Find out if your life jackets meet the standard and explore cutting-edge safety technologies, including personal locator beacons. Your safety matters!
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Fri 17 May
Bar crossing awareness – must know safety tips
Navigating bars across Aotearoa? Get the inside scoop on staying safe during bar crossings. Learn about bar dynamics, best practices for boat handling, optimal crossing times, and safety navigation. Plus, discover why creating trip and bar watch reports is crucial.
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Fri 17 May
Check your boat before you float!
Before setting off, ensure your boat is pest-free! We’ll guide you through practical steps to check for marine pests. Learn to spot the culprits we’re most concerned about and what actions to take if you encounter something unusual.
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Fri 17 May
How you can help eradicate the freshwater gold clam
Uncover the menace of the freshwater gold clam—an invasive pest that has infiltrated New Zealand’s waterways. If you’re a boatie active in freshwater lakes and rivers, this session is a must-attend. Learn how you can contribute to stopping the spread.
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Fri 17 May
Introducing BoatSafe – the marine safety app for boaties
Discover the innovative BoatSafe app and unlock the power of smartphone technology for maritime safety. Learn how BoatSafe can easily assist in emergencies or in the event you get lost at sea.
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Fri 17 May
Bar crossing awareness – must know safety tips
Navigating bars across Aotearoa? Get the inside scoop on staying safe during bar crossings. Learn about bar dynamics, best practices for boat handling, optimal crossing times, and safety navigation. Plus, discover why creating trip and bar watch reports is crucial.
6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Fri 17 May
The fierce protectors of the Hauraki Gulf: Biosecurity dogs
Meet Auckland Council’s biosecurity dogs—the unsung heroes safeguarding the Hauraki Gulf Islands. These remarkable canines detect invasive species like rats, stoats, ants, and kauri dieback disease. Explore their training process and the precious islands they defend.
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Sat 18 May
On water personal safety
Safety first! Join us as we learn essential tips from the safety experts at Hutchwilco. Find out if your life jackets meet the standard and explore cutting-edge safety technologies, including personal locator beacons. Your safety matters!
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Sat 18 May
Bar crossing awareness – must know safety tips
Navigating bars across Aotearoa? Get the inside scoop on staying safe during bar crossings. Learn about bar dynamics, best practices for boat handling, optimal crossing times, and safety navigation. Plus, discover why creating trip and bar watch reports is crucial.
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Sat 18 May
Check your boat before you float!
Before setting off, ensure your boat is pest-free! We’ll guide you through practical steps to check for marine pests. Learn to spot the culprits we’re most concerned about and what actions to take if you encounter something unusual.
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Sat 18 May
Launch your marine career
MAST Academy School Transition Team Tracey Eaton and Fiona Van der Hor, will talk about the many career pathways to gain a qualification in the marine, composites and textiles industries.
They will present the Launch it - School to Work programme, where students can gain experience within the industry while still at school.
“One of our most successful strategies is to start a student on work experience while still at school,” says Tracey Eaton. “This way the company gets a chance to see a potential apprentice in action and the student gets to discover which trade is right for them – it’s a win win!”
Identifying talent is crucial for ensuring the continued growth of the industry. The Transition Team builds relationships with schools and youth organisations to find the next young star apprentice.
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Sat 18 May
How you can help eradicate the freshwater gold clam
Uncover the menace of the freshwater gold clam—an invasive pest that has infiltrated New Zealand’s waterways. If you’re a boatie active in freshwater lakes and rivers, this session is a must-attend. Learn how you can contribute to stopping the spread.
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Sat 18 May
The fierce protectors of the Hauraki Gulf: Biosecurity dogs
Meet Auckland Council’s biosecurity dogs—the unsung heroes safeguarding the Hauraki Gulf Islands. These remarkable canines detect invasive species like rats, stoats, ants, and kauri dieback disease. Explore their training process and the precious islands they defend.
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Sun 19 May
On water personal safety
Safety first! Join us as we learn essential tips from the safety experts at Hutchwilco. Find out if your life jackets meet the standard and explore cutting-edge safety technologies, including personal locator beacons. Your safety matters!
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Sun 19 May
Bar crossing awareness – must know safety tips
Navigating bars across Aotearoa? Get the inside scoop on staying safe during bar crossings. Learn about bar dynamics, best practices for boat handling, optimal crossing times, and safety navigation. Plus, discover why creating trip and bar watch reports is crucial.
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Sun 19 May
Check your boat before you float!
Before setting off, ensure your boat is pest-free! We’ll guide you through practical steps to check for marine pests. Learn to spot the culprits we’re most concerned about and what actions to take if you encounter something unusual.
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Sun 19 May
Launch your marine career
MAST Academy School Transition Team Tracey Eaton and Fiona Van der Hor, will talk about the many career pathways to gain a qualification in the marine, composites and textiles industries.
They will present the Launch it - School to Work programme, where students can gain experience within the industry while still at school.
“One of our most successful strategies is to start a student on work experience while still at school,” says Tracey Eaton. “This way the company gets a chance to see a potential apprentice in action and the student gets to discover which trade is right for them – it’s a win win!”
Identifying talent is crucial for ensuring the continued growth of the industry. The Transition Team builds relationships with schools and youth organisations to find the next young star apprentice.
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Sun 19 May
How you can help eradicate the freshwater gold clam
Uncover the menace of the freshwater gold clam—an invasive pest that has infiltrated New Zealand’s waterways. If you’re a boatie active in freshwater lakes and rivers, this session is a must-attend. Learn how you can contribute to stopping the spread.
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Sun 19 May
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