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Getting Ready for Pest Season!
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The next few months are a busy time for the Whakatāne Kiwi Trust as they ready for peak 'Stoat Season' over the summer months, as well as all the other pests that plague our reserves at this time (e.g. rats, possums and wasps!).
Our Pest Control Team Leader, Gaye Payze will be running several working bees in September to prepare tracking tunnels and bait for stoat, possum, rat and wasp traps.
For further details on how to get involved with these activities, please contact the Trusts Volunteer and Events Coordinator, Dani Guy.
Email: volunteer@whakatanekiwi.org.nz; or Mobile: 022 352 6188.
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October is Kiwi Month!
Whakatāne Kiwi Trust are celebrating National Kiwi Month by running a number of fun events throughout October, including guided walks through Ōhope Scenic Reserve and a Kiwi Wandering Trail Day in the school holidays.
They’ll also have their Information Trailer parked up at Mahy Reserve over Labour Weekend for people to learn about the Trust and how to get involved.
The Whakatāne Library is also getting involved with a colouring-in competition, kiwi-themed book readings for pre-schoolers and a kiwi book display.
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Whakatāne Kiwi Trust Environmental Educational Programme
Whakatāne Kiwi Trust’s new Education and Marketing Coordinator, Leah Murphy runs the Trust's Environmental Education Programme which is open for students aged from 5 to 13 years of age; and usually includes a school visit and a guided walk in Ōhope Scenic Reserve.
To date, Leah and her fantastic team of volunteer guides have taken over 500 students on Kiwi Tracker walks this year, and spots are booking up fast for the remainder of 2019. About 50% of our students are from local Whakatāne schools, with the remainder visiting the district on school camps.
Waiotahi Contractors Limited, one of the Trusts main corporate sponsors sent a team of employees on the Kiwi Tracker Walk recently, as they sponsor the Environmental Education Programme. Leah wanted them to experience the programme firsthand by having a workplace presentation and going on the same walk as the students. By all accounts, the Waiotahi Team had a great time and we loved showing them around!
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For any enquiries regarding our Environmental Education Programme, please contact Leah Murphy via email: education@whakatanekiwi.org.nz
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Night Walk on the Fairbrother Loop Track
Friday, 20 September. 7.30pm - 9.30pm.
Meet at the base of Ōhope Hill at the start of Fairbrother Loop Track, Ōhope Scenic Reserve
Celebrate DOC Conservation Week and the Birds a Plenty Festival by exploring the bush at night with the Whakatāne Kiwi Trust! Hear our native birds calling, discover what's hiding in the stream, and meet the creatures crawling around in Weta Alley.
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Guided Kiwi Tracker Walks - Not Just for Kids!
Saturday, 5 October & Saturday 26 October at 9.30am, 10.30am, 11.30am.
Meet at Mahy Reserve, Ōhope
Celebrate Kiwi Month with the Whakatāne Kiwi Trust and a guided walk through Ōhope Scenic Reserve! Learn all about the Whakatāne Kiwi Trust and the work done by their amazing volunteers to protect and promote kiwi and other native species in the Whakatāne District. Allow four hours for this activity.
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Kiwi Wandering Trail Day
Thursday, 10 October, 2019 between 10 am - 4 pm.
Start at the Whakatāne Library and finish at Wairaka Centennial Park.
Have you completed the Kiwi Wandering Trail yet? If not, why not grab the kids these school holidays and find all ten of the life-size bronze kiwi statues hidden in key locations across the heart of Whakatāne. The Trusts fabulous Education and Marketing Coordinator, Leah Murphy, will have the Whakatāne Kiwi Trust Information Trailer parked up near the end of the trail with games, books and a wealth of kiwi-related information for curious minds. No Charge or requirement to book.
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Kiwi Month at the Te Koputu/Whakatāne Library
Tuesday 15 & Tuesday 22 October 10 am - 10.30 am
Whakatāne Library/Te Koputu, 49 Kakahoroa Drive
Head down to the Whakatāne Library for fun, kiwi-themed book readings for preschoolers on these dates, and take part in a Kiwi Month colouring-in competition throughout October! There are some cool prizes up for grabs, and our wonderful friends at the Library will also have a selection of kiwi-themed books on display for you to borrow.
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For further details and updates on these events
check out the Whakatāne Kiwi Trust Facebook page
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Upcoming Activities & Events
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Nukuhou Saltmarsh Care Group's Trap & Bait Line Check and Fernbird Count
Sunday, 6 October, 8 am
Sunday, 3 November, 8 am
Meet at Cheddar Valley Pottery
It takes about 1.5 hours followed by a shared hot drink.
Contact Stuart Slade
Phone: 07 312 4583
Email: s.m.slade@xtra.co.nz
Apanui Saltmarsh Clean Ups
Saturday, 14 September, 8 am
Saturday, 12 October, 8 am
Saturday, 9 November, 8 am
Meet in the McAlister/Beach Street carpark.
Contact: Colin Harrison
Phone: 07 308 7974
Email: apanui.saltmarsh.care@gmail.com
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Waiotane Kiwi Reserve Trap Lines Checks
Thursday, 19 September
Meet at 8 am at the corner of Wainui Road and TeKooti Road.
This reserve is not normally available to the public, but contains some stunning bush. The line takes about 5hrs to complete, is very steep in places, and requires a good level of fitness.
Boots required. Take plenty of drink, snacks & lunch.
Contact: Stuart Slade
Phone: 07 312 4583
Email: s.m.slade@xtra.co.nz
Counting Fernbirds on Uretara Island
Sunday, 13 October, 7 am
Meet at Cnr Burke Rd and Wainui Roads.
Small boat relay to get to the island and back.
Activity takes about 2 and a half hours. Warm clothes and gumboots a good idea. Some off-track walking involved.
Contact: Stuart Slade
Phone: 07 312 4583
Email: s.m.slade@xtra.co.nz
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Got an event coming up? Get in touch, and we'll help promote it.
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Group Profiles and Contacts
Our network of Care Groups working in the Whakatāne District do a fabulous job in supporting, advocating, coordinating and providing inspiration to the wider public and the Whakatāne District Council on projects and spaces that are important to them.
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