Is your whenua next to these waterways fenced off? Do you have the riparian margin planted?
Mouri Tūroa could help you! Mouri Tūroa is a new initiative designed to improve the health of the Whanganui River and to create nature-based employment opportunities for our people.
Erosion is widespread in the catchment and the high sediment loads have negatively impacted the Awa and freshwater species.
Mouri Tūroa will create local jobs aimed at working with landowners to mitigate soil erosion, improving water quality, and enhancing biodiversity within the catchment.
Our focus areas include:
The current priority is identifying landowners along the Awa who need support in these areas, as well as identifying contractors who can carry out the necessary work.
Ngā Tāngata Tiaki is seeking contact from landowners, hapū and marae who live alongside the Whanganui River or its tributaries where their lands bordering these waterways require fencing, riparian planting, weed and pest control.
If your lands require support in these areas and you would like to work with us to improve the health and wellbeing of Te Awa Tupua, please complete the following form.
Alternatively, you can visit the Mouri Tūroa webpage to learn more about the programme.
Do you whakapapa to the Whanganui River? Would you and your whānau like to be registered on the Whanganui Iwi Database? What does that mean?
It means that you get sent pānui and updates on kaupapa related to the Whanganui River and Te Awa Tupua, the people and the river from the Mountains to the Sea. You can also apply for the different grants that are advertised on our website and facebook page.
If you are already on the database and need to up date your details please head to the database or send us an email at office@ngatangatatiaki.co.nz