Regional Environment Network (REN)

Organisation Name
Contact Name
Kathy Broadhead
Phone
027 842 5645
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/naturelibrarynz
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/naturelibrarynz/
Website
https://www.naturelibrary.co.nz
Address
Tauranga
3112
Region
Tauranga
REN Initiative
Community Education
Short Introduction
At Nature Library we're all about helping kids (and their adults) connect with, learn in and love nature.
Contact Name
Tree Crops Bay of Plenty Branch
Phone
07 8636266
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/groups/treescrops/
Website
https://treecrops.org.nz
Address
Bay of Plenty
3112
Region
Eastern Bay
REN Initiative
Community Education
Short Introduction
This group is for those who are passionate about Tree Crops in New Zealand. This groups is about facilitating the conversations that happen at our meetings and fieldtrips.
Organisation Name
Contact Name
Gerry Hart
Phone
0274 930020
Address
Ngamuwahine River and Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park
3112
Region
Eastern Bay
REN Initiative
Conservation
Short Introduction
Enhancement of the land near the lodge which borders the Ngamuwahine River leading into the Kamai Mamaku Forest Park. We conduct weed spraying planting and mulching. This area is now popular for day visitis, tramping, swimming and school trips.
Contact Name
Stuart Slade
Phone
07 3124583
Website
https://www.boprc.govt.nz/environment/coast-and-ocean/harbours/ohiwa-harbour
Address
45-231 Burke Road, Ohakana Island 3198
3198
Region
Whakatane
REN Initiative
Conservation
Short Introduction
Nukuhou Saltmarsh care group formed in 2003 with the aim of protecting rarely seen, marsh birds in the saltmarsh around Nukuhou Stream. It was found that fernbird, banded rail, spotless crake, and bittern were present. The group have developed and now maintain the Nukuhou Saltmarsh Lookout, two kilometres of walking track, with interpretive displays. The group also control
predators and weeds on Uretara Island, Ohiwa Harbour.
Contact Name
Murray Grainger
Phone
(07) 5481409
Website
https://www.omokoroa.org.nz/
Address
Omokaroa
3114
Region
Tauranga
REN Initiative
Conservation
Short Introduction
Based in beautiful Omokoroa, OEMI (Omokoroa Environmental Managers Inc) is an umbrella for of a number of sub-groups: Omokoroa Estuaries Restoration Group; Omokoroa Bird Group; Pest Free Omokoroa; Weed Spotters; Omokoroa History Group; and the Omokoroa Public Art Group.
Organisation Name
Contact Name
Gaylene Kohunui
Phone
07 3155790
Website
https://www.heartlandservices.govt.nz
Address
93a Church Street
3122
Region
Opotiki
REN Initiative
Community Education
Short Introduction
There are many ways to access government and community organisations. But sometimes you just want to talk to someone, face to face, in your own community.
Organisation Name
Contact Name
Suzanne Williams
Phone
075431441, 0211587190
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/otanewainuku
Website
https://kiwitrust.org
Address
Mountain Rd Oropi RD3 Tauranga, New Zealand 3173
3173
Region
Tauranga
REN Initiative
Conservation
Short Introduction
We are guardians of 1200 hectares of virgin forest. Run by volunteers we look after our flora and fauna for future generations yet to come.
Organisation Name
Contact Name
Krishna Smith
Phone
021 2442536
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/parakore/?ref=page_internal
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/parakore_aotearoa/?fbclid=IwAR0iXWjAWYh-xzLavL3bJ4ZwGqRQpC1ZxtIwDvi0Ak5RESQmbQQ10zhw7n0
Website
https://www.parakore.maori.nz
Address
PO Box 112
Raglan 3265
3265
Region
Eastern Bay
REN Initiative
Community Education
Short Introduction
The Para Kore programme is designed to support marae to reduce waste. If you would like to be part of this zero waste kaupapa, please contact us by phone, text or email. The Para Kore team can give a presentation to your marae committee, provide waste advisors to work with your marae, deliver Para Kore wānanga to your whanau and help your marae set-up recycling and composting systems.
Contact Name
Arohanui West
Phone
027 382 2658
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/parakore/?ref=page_internal
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/parakore_aotearoa/?fbclid=IwAR1-A4CmvQ9_BNGfQCiq44Q4V3T8oHWXCxfE8U7Nzz6eNPm9PiYbczGxjXU
Website
https://www.parakore.maori.nz/?fbclid=IwAR2taFvJfph1XJF8XF9C-LX1hBBw8vbshRzUbCObq-aXtT3vdtPo5hTiXwA
Address
PO Box 112
Raglan 3265
3265
Region
Tauranga
REN Initiative
Waste
Short Introduction
A zero waste education programme designed specifically for marae, community organisations and schools.
Contact Name
Hans Pendergrast
Phone
021 0262 5220
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/Pendergrast-Memorial-Heritage-Park-105877107535933/
Address
698 Mangatoi Road, Oropi, Tauranga, 3173
3173
Region
Western Bay
REN Initiative
Care Group
Short Introduction
The Pendergrast Memorial Heritage Trust (PMHT) Park is a 21 hectare ( 52 acre)
tract of land donated by local farmer and conservationist Jim Pendergrast. The purpose of PMHT is to promote understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of the natural environment through outdoor education, environment and conservation and community development.
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