The mahi
Ngā Mata Hiringa focuses on pest animal and wilding pine control on Ngamanawa Inc. land and public conservation land in the Opuiaki area, with the aim of increasing biodiversity and restoring taonga species of rakau | trees and manu | birds.
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Track lines
Marking, cutting and maintaining trapping lines across their entire project area.
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Pest control
Ground-based pest control and monitoring to increase long term sustainability of te Taiao.
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Data and outcome monitoring
Utilising best practice surveilance and reporting measures to track water quality, tuna, invertebrates, manu, rongoa and taonga plant species.
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Education and engagement
Regularly updating and engaging with the iwi, hapū and wider community.
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Kauri assessment
Kauri assessment and inventory using drones and photogrammetry mapping. Followed with visual inspections and identification by kaimahi on the ground
Supporting whānau
Taonga
Protecting taonga species is crucial for preserving the biodiversity and cultural heritage of New Zealand. Taonga species listed below are significant and found within or near the project area of Ngamanawa. By protecting these species, we can ensure that they are around for future generations to enjoy and appreciate. Conservation efforts such as habitat restoration, predator control, and community education programs are all important steps in protecting taonga species. By working together, we can preserve the unique natural and cultural heritage of New Zealand for years to come.
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Kiwi
The North Island brown kiwi is the only kiwi species still found in the wild, in a wide range of habitats from scrub to dense forests. This feisty bird can fight off a stoat once it reaches 1.2kg in weight so protecting the chicks is vital to the survival of the wild populations.
Photo Credit: Molly Johnson
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Kōkako
Kōkako pairs sing the longest duet of any songbird in the world. After almost becoming extinct in the Kaimai Mamaku, kōkako are making an impressive comeback with the help of intensive pest control.
Photo Credit: Jake Osborne
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Tuna
Tuna | eel are a culturally significant species to Māori and have been an important food source for generations. Tuna can grow up to 2 meters long and can live for up to 100 years! Their populations have been declining due to habitat loss, overfishing, and the introduction of non-native predators.
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Kauri
Kauri can grow up to 50 meters tall and have a trunk diameter of up to 16 meters. These trees are culturally significant to Māori and have been used for centuries for building, carving, and medicine.
