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29OCT11 - THE OUTLET PLANTING
As part of a new native habitat restoration project at the Outlet, thanks to funding from Callum Urquhart/Lake Outlet Camping Ground, Te Kākano teamed up with our wonderful volunteers to plant 95 new seedlings at the reserve. This site is also the launching ground of Project Gold in the region.
03JUL11 - MOU WAHO ISLAND PLANTING
For the second year running, Te Kākano and Eco Wanaka Adventures volunteers teamed up to plant more native plants in the reserve as part of an ongoing native habitat restoration project. 25 volunteers showed up despite the frosty weather and was rewarded with spectacular views.
04JUN11 - 'ARBOR DAY' PLANTING
In conjunction with Arbor Day celebrations, we held a planting morning at Fossil Creek. Plantings were done in the same area last year, so we thought it'd be good to go back for a visit and plant out the surrounds as well. A total of 120 plants were planted by 25 volunteers who braved the drizzle. Marbleleaf seeds were also collected for the next round of propagation.
22APR11 - 'EARTH DAY' PLANTING
About 30 volunteers came along and helped us plant natives to encourage a new native habitat at Lismore Park, a popular mountain bike jump park. A total 125 plants were planted, courtesy of plants sponsored by Bike Wanaka Inc and Disc Golf Wanaka.Thanks to those who came out on a public holiday and to those who sponsored a tree at the Eco-Fest - go native!
09MAR11 - BNZ's 'CLOSED FOR GOOD'
We were lucky enough to be picked again this year to be apart of BNZ's 'Closed For Good' day on March 9th 2011. Three volunteers from the BNZ Wanaka branch came out to help us with the potting, weeding and pricking at the nursery. Thank you Penny, Roz & Callum - you were an awesome team!
NEWS
23AUG11 - ROY'S BAY WEST PROJECT GOING AHEAD
A public meeting for the proposed Roy's Bay West habitat restoration project was held at St John's Room on 22 August 2011 to present the project to the public and provide an avenue for feedback from a cross section of the community. The meeting, which had to be postponed due to bad weather the week before, saw only a small number of attendees but the trust plans to increase public awareness of the project by doing talks amongst community groups and brochure drops in the following weeks. Letters have already been mailed out to immediate stakeholders along the project site and some have replied with valuable comments.
Megan Williams said that, "We are not proposing huge changes to the character of the foreshore. The restoration involves a visual and ecological enrichment of the area with the careful planting of native species, which would've existed here and attracted birds and other fauna. The trust, like many of the public who have taken the time to register their views, understands the value of the autumn colour along this popular track, and our proposal seeks to maintain this important aspect".
This project is part of a community effort and the trust is welcoming any feedback in order to proceed with the restoration. The trust is also applying for funding for the project and would appreciate support from local landowners, businesses, clubs and organisations so that the project can get underway. For more details, check out our 'Projects' page or the project brochure.
25MAY11 - MEET OUR NEW CHAIRPERSON: MEGAN WILLIAMS
08APR11 - AGM 2011
We held our Annual General Meeting on Thursday, April 7th at St John's room in Wanaka. It was a great turnout, with 26 people present, including Lyal Cocks, our Deputy Mayour & Wanaka Ward Councillor, so thank you all very much for coming out to meet with us - we sincerely appreciate your interest and support. If you missed the AGM, but would like to know what was discussed, please email us to get a copy of the meeting notes and Annual Report.