After summer reality!

Louisa Plums

Moko The Dolphin

Moko is our latest resident dolphin.

There are many dolphins around our coastal waters and often in the past one or more have abandoned their pod and adopted a stretch of coastline or a harbour as their territory.

Moko is a very playful and sociable fellow who is giving pleasure to many swimmers and boaties around the Mahia area this summer.

There have been some concerns that he is becoming too forceful and sometimes tries to prevent kayakers and body boarders from getting back to shore.

I hope that he stays safe. The safety of the swimmers and kayakers doesn't concern me overly as it is their choice to be there and to interact with him. They are in his territory.