Core Education

About this trip Kia ora! Join us on an immersive journey to locations around Ōtepoti Dunedin to find out about the population recovery of pakake New Zealand sea lion. Did you know, until 1993, no pups had been born on the mainland for 150 years? Find out about "Mum", the legendary mother sea lion who travelled 600km from the Auckland Islands to found a small but growing population on the mainland. Meet iwi who have stories about pakake that go back generations. Find out how local rūnaka are rediscovering lost mātauraka and contributing to the protection of this endemic species. Meet scientists and other conservationists and find out why they are excited about the latest developments around this special mammal. This interactive field trip provides educators and ākonga with a wealth of engaging resources, including videos, images and GIS maps, to enhance your learning adventure. Objective Our goal is to inspire and educate ākonga across Aotearoa about the importance of saving our native marine species and the