ABOUT Marie Haley

Marie Haley runs The Seventh Generation, a regenerative business dedicated to the beauty and conservation of our wonderful nature.

OUR VALUES

UNDERSTANDING

We tell stories from the past to create a deep understanding of the present and vision for the future.

EDUCATION

We teach you about what makes this part of the world so special.

CONNECTION

Let us take you to special places to share their beauty and develop a sense of connection.

INSPIRATION

We believe in the importance of telling positive and inspiring stories.

ENGAGEMENT

We offer a one-of-a-kind experience in which you can participate and engage.

"I believe that you will be in awe of the spectacular history of Akaroa and my very personal family story. With my passion for the natural environment and personal view of how we can each make a difference in this world, I would love for you to spend the day with me and learn about what makes this part of the world so special! Let me share my place, my tūrangawaewae, with you. As a kaitiaki, a guardian, of this special place in the world."

Many people know Akaroa for its beauty, for the Hectors dolphins and fish n’ chips. Most people know of the French settlement. But in Akaroa if you delve beneath the surface you will find a rich and complex story of Polynesian voyages and Maori settlement, musket wars and early trade, ferocious battle and bloody conquest, an international race for Akaroa, the romantic willow, Napoleon Bonaparte and Victor Hugo, settlement, struggle, environmental destruction and a new era of inspiring conservation work. Hear the personal stories of the small but vibrant community, the people who make this place truly and remarkably unique. Learn of the Wildside project, a nationally recognised conservation program that won the 2017 Green Ribbon Award for Community Leadership and the 2017 National Biosecurity Award. The Wildside project is managed by your guide, Marie Haley, who will share her firsthand experience of the philosophy behind what makes the project unique.

BOOK A TOUR WITH US

Let us show you the beauty of New Zealand's natural and cultural history.