Waiheke Marine Project’s Brianna Morvin co-presented the 2026 Kōura Count results at Palm Beach Hall last weekend. Photos Paul Mitchell

he kōura population in Waiheke waters is on the rebound, after last year’s drop in numbers, with a 43 percent increase since 2025.

Now in its sixth year, the results of the Waiheke Marine Project kōura survey were shared during their annual hui, held at Palm Beach Hall last weekend.

Full story in this week’s Gulf News & Waiheke Weekender……. Out now

© Gulf News & Waiheke Weekender Ltd 2026

Subscribe and read Gulf News and Waiheke Weekender Online