Ten members of the Kaikoura Community Flotilla response team left for Wellington in the early morning hours to stake a claim against the MV Duke, a seismic mapping ship working in the Pegasus Basin off Kaikoura. The Duke had been in Wellington harbour for a few days for an unknown reason after several days of activity in the Basin. Despite the efforts of the swimmers in the water in front of the Duke, the ship left to continue mapping. 15 February, the Kaikoura community will gather at noon for Banners on the Beach at Whale Watch Beach. Find out where your event is and bring a banner. www.facebook.com/events/183243645218500/?fref=ts