Hosted by the NZ Association for Environmental Education, Seaweek focuses on learning from the sea. It’s about exciting and inspiring all New Zealanders to renew their connections with the sea! Not just for children or those involved with formal education – it’s a time for all of us to get to know our ocean, its habitats, characteristics and inhabitants better.
Seaweek comprises a wide range of events, activities, opportunities, competitions and calls to action.
Seaweek 2012 was held from March 3-11. The theme was: One Ocean – Too Much Love? Turning the Tide. The 2012 theme explored the wide variety of different uses, passions and expectations of the sea and their conflicts and impacts now and into the future. Download our 2012 briefing note here.
Kaupapa Moana 2012 - 3-11 Pou-tü-te-rangi
Ngä Tai a Tangaroa - He kaha rawa nö te takakino?
Ka takahuri te Tai
If you have ideas or thoughts about Seaweek we’re always keen to hear them! Just contact us!
What's new?
Thanks so much to everyone who organised or attended a Seaweek 2012 event - this year has been fantastic and we're already looking forward to Seaweek 2013 - so get planning!
Download the new Rocky Shore Colouring Book from the NZ Marine Studies Centre - it's fabulous!
Learn About and Adopt an Argo Data Float - Argo Floats are a very cool technology that measures temperature and salinity in our oceans. We need this information to help us with climate, weather, and ocean research. They are being used in the Southern Ocean on the Our Far South expedition. Click here to find out more.
Seaweek 2012 was on National Radio - listen here.
We have some fabulous competitions for you to enter on our Competitions Page!
Attention teachers! Check out these great new Science Learning Hub resources for Seaweek 2012 on our Resources Page. Plus personal development workshops for teachers in Auckland - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to register your interest.
Seaweek events have started already! Check out the details on our Events pages for your region. Download and complete this form if you are organising an event for Seaweek Seaweek 2012 Event Template. Return the completed form to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and we will add the details to the Seaweek website.
NZAEE Seaweek now has it's very own YouTube Channel! Take a look at our videos from Seaweek 2011 to inspire you for this year.
We have some great new Cool Tools at the bottom of our Links page - check them out, you'll be amazed!
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NZAEE (the New Zealand Association for Environmental Education) is a national, non-profit organisation that promotes and supports lifelong learning and encourages behaviour that lead to sustainability for New Zealand/Aotearoa. NZAEE is an independent voice for environmental education, empowering people to respect and nurture the environment, recognising its link with the social, cultural and economic aspects of sustainability.
Seaweek is NZAEE’s annual, national flagship event. It is run through NZAEE members and volunteers with support from a wide range of individuals, groups and
organisations. Originally run by the Marine Education Society of Australasia (now part of NZAEE), it was first held in New Zealand in 1992.
Seaweek is funded entirely through sponsorship and in-kind support.
More information about the New Zealand Association for Environmental Education and Seaweek is in the Seaweek strategic plan:
Seaweek Strategic Plan 2010-2015 381Kb
Photo credit: (left) Richard Campbell from Wet Photos, (right) Nicki Wakefield from Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust.
