“I was inspired by snorkelling in the Taputeranga Marine Reserve. “For my design I wanted to show other people in Wellington what it was like under the sea and how many creatures live in the marine reserve.”
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Ellie’s design features famous scenes and landmarks from around Wellington including the Beehive, Matariki - the southern right whale, and Michael Tuffery’s Nga Kina waterfront sculpture. The buses made their maiden voyages in their new livery, ferrying the designers and their families from Grenada Village to Island Bay. The buses will serve on the number 1 route from Johnsonville to Island Bay from late April.
Wednesday, 27 January 2021, 1:49 pm
Greater Wellington, together with Mountains to Sea
Wellington (MTSW), is offering people a guided glimpse into
the mesmerizing underwater world with a free Community
Snorkel Day this Saturday at Taputeranga Marine
Reserve.
Greater Wellington Councillor Thomas Nash, a
keen snorkeler and champion for coastal habitats, is holding
his breath for Saturday.
“The coastal habitat which
makes up Wellington’s ‘blue belt’ is home to a
fascinating ecosystem that’s incredible to experience
up-close.
“Taputeranga reserve in particular is a
unique location at the confluence of several water currents,
meaning that this rather small area is jam-packed with an