Connecting NZ Communities with their Land
JOINT PROJECTS
2010-Ongoing
Mou Waho Island
With Eco Wanaka Adventures
In support of the Department of Conservation's efforts for native habitat restoration on Mou Waho Island, Eco Wanaka Adventures (EWA) has been appointed to assist in the re-planting of native species on the predator-free island. The native trees are chosen from our nursery and planted as a food source to the varied species on the island, including the Buff Weka, now extinct on mainland New Zealand. Te Kākano manages donated funds collected by EWA toward the next tree. An annual planting collaboration between EWA and Te Kākano is usually held mid-year and is the highlight planting trip for our volunteers.
2012- ongoing
Glendhu Bay
With Ridgeline Adventures
This habitat enrichment project was co-initiated to introduce more native species to the area with hope of creating a new link to other native habitats along the foreshore. The forest area between the Mt Aspiring viewpoint car park and the Glendhu Bay Holiday Park currently sees the best forest remnant on the entire southern shore with the only stand of rohutu and several other species found nowhere else (i.e. karamu, mingimingi). This project plans for 100+ plants to go in the ground thanks to initial sponsorship from Ridgeline Adventures. .
Supporters
Ridgeline Adventures; New Zealand Mountain Film Festival Trust; Wānaka Wastebusters (via our Carbon Offset initiative for their Unpackit Awards Campaign travel); Rotary Wānaka; Aspiring Wealth Management.
2016-Ongoing
Bullock Creek Wetland
With Otago Fish & Game
Otago Fish & Game initiated this project and we helped them restore the wetland area near the source of Bullock Creek. The project required an initial clean-up of the wetland and then re-vegetation with the appropriate native plants began. A major benefit of the planting is that it will help keep the creek clean and pure. The creek is an important community asset and the public walkway is a great way for everyone to enjoy the wetland.
We acknowledge sponsorship support from our local free-ski athlete Sam Smoothy.
This project is now managed by the Friends of Bullock Creek.
Supporters
Sam Smoothy, Craig Fahey, Wānaka Residents Association, Anonymous donors, Department of Corrections, Million Metres Project, Dr Maggie Lawton memorial donations, Friends of Bullock Creek.
2016-Ongoing
Roys Bay East
With Mt Aspiring College
This project covers the area between the Yacht Club and the Scout Den. It gave 120 Mount Aspiring College year 9 students hands on experience in all aspects of a community project as they planned and managed the project's funding, planting and maintenance. Te Kākano had an advisory capacity and oversaw the planting.
Supporters
World Wildlife Environmental Education Action Fund, Queenstown Sky City Casino.
2011-2013
The Outlet
With Lake Outlet Holiday Park
Thanks to generous funding from Callum Urquhart of the Lake Outlet Holiday Park, this project was carried out to
introduce more native species into the esplanade reserve at The Outlet. There is abundant ground on the riverside that needed replanting to replace old pines that have been felled. This project directly benefits users of the popular
recreational site, as it will provide an environmental and ecological enhancement to the area. The Outlet is also the chosen site for DOC's Project Gold (dedicated to the protection and enhancement of kōwhai trees in Otago) and Conservation Week activities in 2011/2012.
Hāwea Foreshore
With Hāwea Community Association
Native re-vegetation along the Lake Hāwea foreshore was suggested by the Hāwea Community Association (HCA) to enhance areas where large old trees had been removed. HCA's ' Thursday Morning Foreshore Working Group' volunteered labour for the plantings and Te Kākano was delighted to partner the habitat restoration efforts with such a committed group. It was our first joint project in Lake Hāwea.
2012-ongoing