Acknowledgements

First and foremost, thank you so much to Whaka-Ora not only for working tirelessly to care for the harbour, but for supporting and guiding this project. Special thanks to Karen Banwell for advice and guidance along the way. 

This project would not have happened without the Frontiers Abroad program. Thank you so much to Travis Horton for mentoring me throughout this project and coming up with this concept. Thank you to Max Borella and Darren Gravely for supporting me and believing in me.

Shout out to the other students of Frontiers Abroad: Benno Blaschke, Jeremy Budner, Mia Groff, Rory Haff, Olivia Kovacs, Georgia Lambrakis, Justin Lucas, and Pearl Tulay. Your unending kindness and support helps me in and outside of this project everyday.

Thank you to the University of Canterbury for creating a space for this project to happen. 

Photo credits to Georgia Lambrakis, thank you so much for taking such beautiful photos and sharing them with me. Video credits to Luke Whitehead, thank you so much for being willing to film me on such short notice and helping me get a good shot.

This project could not have happened without any of the people and organizations listed above. I am so grateful to have such a kind and helpful support network.