We are lucky enough to have the occasional close encounters with wildlife here at Ohiwa.  Birds and fish are common, with seals from time to time..

​Yesterday, an uncommon fully grown Pygmy Sperm whale measuring around 2.5 meters was found washed up in Ohiwa Harbour. DOC have been unable to determine how it died but samples have been sent off for testing.  After samples have been taken, it has been sent to Te Upokorehe hapu where oil, bone and teeth will be used for cultural purposes. 

It would be great to see a live whale swimming in the harbour sometime.  Who knows? Maybe one day...

Saturday 25th of August was a lovely Spring-like day.  I joined a group of locals to help establish a local Food Forest, initiated by Meg Collins of Ohiwa Reserves Care Group.  I was assigned the job of compost bin construction assistant.  18 trees were planted; Granny Smith apple, feijoa, Black Doris plum. lemon, orange, bananas, macadamia and peach.  A good day was had by all. The area is now experiencing a lot of rain, so that should give the seedlings a good start.