Ohiwa Harbour

About Ohiwa Harbour

Ohiwa Harbour is a stunning place. It's a natural paradise, an ancestral home, a long-valued food source, and a wonderful outdoor playground.  But Ohiwa is also highly vulnerable. We share a special responsibility - to respect and care for this place we love.

Ohiwa Harbour Strategy

The Ohiwa Harbour Strategy sets out a vision for Ohiwa Harbour, and will be used to guide future planning and management.

Navigation Safety on Ohiwa Harbour

Check out the Whakatane and Ohiwa Harbours Recreational Guide (2.6MB, pdf) which includes the Waioeka and Rangitaiki Rivers 

Find out about Navigation Safety in the region.

Tangata Whenua of Ohiwa

Upokorehe, Whakatohea, Ngati Awa and Tuhoe have agreed that as tangata whenua they will work co-operatively to exercise kaitiakitanga of the Ohiwa Harbour.

Ramsar Convention on Wetlands

The Ramsar Convention recognises the most ecologically important wetlands in the world.

Information booklet on Ohiwa Harbour

Ohiwa Harbour, Shared Treasure (1.91MB, pdf) contains further information on Ohiwa Harbour, including what you can do to help protect the harbour. If you would like a hard copy of this booklet please contact us on the details below.