As part of Forest & Bird's campaign to protect the endangered Hector's dolphins a competition to build a sand sculpture was launched during the 2007 Seaweek events.
Some of the best Hector's sand sculptures are shown here.

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Ami ( 7) and Shannah ( 4) at Carolibe Bay, Timaru |
Sean Russell (8) Paraparaumu Beach School |
Anil Ganason ( 8) Paraparaumu Beach School |
Helen and Jordy at Waikanae Beach |
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2 prizes were awarded
1st Place: Nathan Rawin (7)
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Wins mask, fins and snorkel courtesy of Forest & Bird
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2nd Place : Shane (12)
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Wins mask and snorkel courtesy of Island Bay Divers www.ibdivers.co.nz |
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Other sculptures |
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Dolphin Team Miwa |
Zoe Crane (4) Sasha Crane (2) Dagna Dudfield (4) |
Fraser McConnell (5) Nathan McConnell (3) |
Flipper Team: Lucas (5) Nico (4) |
Lachlando Team: Lachlan (2) |
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Friends of Hector Team:
Ella (3) Jara (5) |
Jacob (8) |
Jake Barnett (7) |
Island Bay Surf Club Team:
Tulsi (9) Aria (11) Georgia (11) Tasha (11) Dylan (11) Paige (13) Jasmine(11) |
Island Bay Surf Club Team:
Chance, Stephan, Daniel, Gabriel |