Ex HMNZS Canterbury Sinking was a Success!

The Canterbury Project regards the sinking of an ex-Frigate to become an artificial reef in Manawahuna Bay (Deep Water Cove).

Ngati Kuta and Patukeha have an equal partnership with some scuba divers and operators in the Canterbury Project. The Canterbury is a de-commissioned frigate which the Canterbury Trust has acquired from the Navy in a bid for $1.00 in a lovely ceremony at the Naval Base on February 2nd, 2007.

Nga hapu entered the partnership because the ship was to be sunk in our district where we are kaitiaki. We wanted to to help manage the reef as our hapu have developed an innovative and efficient fishery conservation plan intended for the rohe moana which has the backing of the Ministry of Fisheries. The artificial reef, activities and management will be part of this overall plan.


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