Regional Network Directory

Aongatete Forest Project

Tauranga

c.David Peters

e.secretary@aongateteforest.org

p.021 950 152

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aongateteforest.org

The Trust was set up in 2006 by the Tauranga Forest & Bird Branch and The Katikati Rotary Club with the support of local land owners and Ngai Tamawhariua as a result of concern of the continuing deterioration in the condition of the indigenous forest cover and lack of native bird-life in the Kaimai forest at Aongatete.

Apanui Salt Marsh Care group

Whakatane

c.Colin Harrison

e.apanui.saltmarsh.care@gmail.com

p.07 308 7974

ARRC Wildlife Trust

Tauranga

c.Liza Schneider

e.info@arrc.org.nz

p.07 579 9115

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www.arrc.org.nz

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Every day and in every way, ARRC Wildlife Trust aims to improve the well-being of our communities’ wildlife, animals and natural environment

Athenree Saltmarsh Restoration

Waihi

c.Brian Hepenstall

e.brianh@nutripharm.co.nz

p.07 8634622

run as part of Waihi Beach Environment Society

Bay Conservation Alliance

c.Michelle Elborn

e.michelle@bayconservation.nz

p.022 452 5811

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https://www.bayconservation.nz/

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Bay Conservation Alliance is tasked to support and grow community-led environmental restoration and nature conservation in the Bay of Plenty. Services include supporting administration including financial management, volunteer management, marketing, fundraising and nature education. BCA also plays a role in supporting landscape-scale conservation opportunities in our region. For more information on becoming a member if you are a community conservation group needing support or you are an individual interested in getting involved please visit www.bayconservation.nz. Together we can enhance the health of our environment for the benefit of nature and people.

Bike Lab At The Mount

c.Bruce Clark

e.brucifier@gmail.com

p.020 4135 4136

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Bike Lab at the Mount is a bike hub for all things bikes. The Bike Lab at the Mount is an upcoming project, community based and run by volunteers to empower people and share information about bikes.

Bike Information Hub
Learn more about bikes
Learn how to fix bikes
Sharing knowledge
Learn to love your bike
Bicycle workshop for everybody
Empowering people on bikes
Promoting sustainable transport
Providing the skills/tools
Recycling and repairing

Bike Lab will be located in a container in Arataki Park close to Baywave.

Bird Rescue Whakatane

Opotiki

c.Ian Drysdale

e.drysdale@xtra.co.nz

p.272090567

Birds a Plenty

Whakatane

c.Jacqui Hughes

e.jacquihughes@xtra.co.nz

p.07 3087064

Carbon Reduction Group

c.Gray Southon

e.crgtga@gmail.com

p.0211 020 977

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An informal group working towards the reduction of greenhouse gases in the Tauranga and Western Bay region. We work with councils and the community to raise awareness and develop solutions. We meet monthly, if you would like to be involved or find out more, please contact Gray Southon on 0211 020 977.

CREW Whakatane

Whakatane

c.Robyn Wilson

e.info@crewonline.org.nz

p.07 308 5963

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www.crewonline.org.nz

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Cycle Action Whakatane

Whakatane

c.David Wicks

e.d.wicks@slingshot.co.nz

p.07 307 7213

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www.can.org.nz/whakatane

We are a dedicated group of volunteers doing what we can to make cycling the best choice of transport for regular daily travel, and promoting cycling for sport, leisure & recreation. Cycling is healthy, good for the environment and great for Whakatane!

Eastbay REAP. Also Opotiki Heartland Service

Opotiki

c.Gaylene Kohunui

e.gaylene@eastbayreap.org.nz

p.07 3155790

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www.heartlandservices.govt.nz

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Eastern Bay of Plenty Beekeepers Club

c.Mac Koia

e.mac.koia@tereinga.nz

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Welcome to the Eastern Bay of Plenty Beekeepers Club. Our group was formed as a network group for local Beekeepers.
• Sharing knowledge & resources.
• Community focused group.
• Promoting ethical Beekeeping practice.
The club will run open club days, and monthly meets throughout the Eastern Bay of Plenty districts.
The club is currently in discussions with Kawerau Urban Fruit Forest (K.U.F.F), who would like to use the club resources at a proposed fruit forest at the former Kawerau Intermediate at River Road.
Details to be confirmed on the clubs opening day. At this stage we are looking at the first Saturday of each month (weather pending, then Sunday.)
We are looking to run workshops every Thursday for Community Education Groups, alongside the K.U.F.F program.

Environment Te Puke

Te Puke

c.Kylie Woodham

e.kyliewoodham@hotmail.com

p.0211143839

Environment Te Puke aims are to work towards the protection and enhancement of our natural environment for the benefit of current and future generations; to promote public awareness and participation in caring for Te Puke's environment and to carry out investigations to look at the options for restoring and promoting the environment.

Forest & Bird Eastern Bay of Plenty

Whakatane

c.Linda Conning

e.EasternBayofPlenty.Branch@forestandbird.org.nz

p.07 304 9404

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www.forestandbird.org.nz/branches/eastern-bay-plenty

Branch members are involved in a range of projects on wetlands, coastal and forest ecosystems and actively advocate for the protection of special places. The main projects are shorebird protection, restoration of the Whakatane River Estuary, Waiewe Stream and Lake Tamerunui, and cat control in some key forests. Members can get involved in a wide variety of activities from physical activities such as pest control, weed-busting, bird monitoring, tree planting, to keeping records, writing stories about activities, holding stalls, making submissions and organizing speakers, meetings and events such as art auctions.

Forest & Bird Te Puke

Te Puke

c.Cathy Reid

e.TePuke.branch@forestandbird.org.nz

p.07 573 9566

Forest & Bird: Rotorua Branch

Rotorua

c.Margaret Dick

e.rotorua.branch@forestandbird.org.nz

p. 07 3572024

Conservation, Pest control projects, Promotion of environmental awareness

Friends of Puketoki (Whakamarama) and Whakamarama Community Inc

Western Bay

c.Colin Hewens

e.col.hewens@orcon.net.nz

p.07 552 6771/0223 155 646

Every fortnight eight volunteers go to control of rats, possums and mustelids [stoats] etc. Established in 2007, and ongoing to the end of time. Every three months, members do a 5 minute bird count at five constant locations

Friends of the Blade

c.Colin Hewens

e.col.hewens@orcon.net.nz

p.07 5526771

We are an off shoot of the Friends of Puketoki, doing the same stuff, but have migrated 5km up the Whakamarama Road to the edge of the Kaimai Mamaku SF Park. Thanks to grants from WBOPDC to establish the trapping lines, and a grant from the BOPRC EEF for traps and bait stations etc. We are trapping Possums, mustelids and using Ditrac as necessary to keep rats under control. This year we will be trialing an additional western border line using Goodnature auto resetting traps, thanks to a grant from BayTrust.

Frocks on Bikes

Tauranga

e.frocksonbikes.tauranga@gmail.com

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frocksonbikes.wordpress.com/bay-of-plenty

Good Neighbour Trust

Tauranga

c.John and Jackie Paine

e.gnfoodrescue@gmail.com

p.07 576 1169 / 027 756 9773

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www.goodneighbour.co.nz/

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Good Neighbour Trust is a registered charitable non-profit community organisation. Good Neighbour is made up of three separate strands that combined with our volunteers makes us a powerful agent of change in our neighbourhoods.
These three strands are :
•Neighbourhood Projects
•Food Rescue
•Lets get Growing Community Gardens

Greater Tauranga

Tauranga

e.greatertauranga@gmail.com

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http://greatertauranga.org.nz/

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Greater Tauranga exists to contribute constructive and intelligent commentary around transport, urban form and the sustainable growth of our city.

H.E.L.P(Waihi) Inc (Plant Nursery)

Katikati

c.Warwick Buckman

e.wkbuckman@xtra.co.nz

p.07 863 8455 / 027 309 4181

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www.waihihabitat.co.nz

Habitat Enhancement and Landcare Partnership (Waihi) Inc. More commonly known as HELP Waihi, the society was established by people representing the local Forest and Bird section, Newmont Waihi Gold and local schools. Formed in 1997, the Society established a nursery in the Waihi College Farm Unit. The core aim was to improve the local natural environment, particularly along riverbanks.

Heartland Services

Kawerau

c.Ru Heather

e.ru@eastbayreap.org.nz

p.07 323 8608

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www.heartlandservices.govt.nz/locations/kawerau.html#additionalservicesandinformation2

Kaharoa Kokako Trust

Rotorua

c.Sue Williams - chair

e.peter_sue@slingshot.co.nz

p.07 3323 042

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www.kokako.org.nz/

We are a group of volunteers who are crazy about kokako. We work to protect kokako living in the Kaharoa Conservation Area, near Rotorua. Keen to get involved? The Trust has a range of activities for a range of skills and fitness. Check out our Contact page to get in touch

Kaimai Mamaku Ranges & Forests Forum

Western Bay

c.Wendy Rapana

e.rwrapana@doc.govt.nz

p.027 208 7196

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www.kaimaicatchments.org.nz

The Kaimai Mamaku Ranges & Forests Forum is a holistic project that brings together communities in the Western Bay of Plenty and Eastern Waikato. With a shared direction and vision the forum is a catalyst for action, focussing on the significant natural resources and natural capital within the river catchments of the Tauranga Harbour and Waihou River. This includes all the land from the sea to the Kaimai mountain ranges

Kawerau Urban Food Forest

Kawerau

c.Hannah Edwardson

e.Hannah@Kawerau.org.nz

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Kawerau’s Urban Food Forest (KUFF) project was launched in Feb 2017, & it is hoped it will soon become a source of fresh produce. The project will see thousands of fruit & nut trees, berries & herbs planted in the Monika Lanham Reserve. People can help themselves to the produce at no charge. A nursery & glasshouse will be built, & workshops held on seed gathering & sowing, & a community garden planted to provide fresh vegetables year-round. The project is largely thanks to funding support from BOPRC Environmental Enhancement Fund (EEF), which contributed $20,000. Our vision is to raise environmental awareness & use the enthusiasm & skills of the community. Enabling communities such as Kawerau to share fresh, healthy food is a way of bringing people together & building stronger networks.

Keep Mauao Clean

Tauranga

c. Morgan Schofield

e.morganschofield6@gmail.com

p.022 354 9925

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https://www.facebook.com/keepmauaoclean/

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Keep Mauao Clean is a Facebook page which is intended to act as a platform to bring together like minded individuals in the community who are, or want to work towards, caring for the local environment.

Currently, we are a group of local residents actively collecting litter, bringing awareness to the problem, encouraging a sense of community responsibility for the care of our environment, delivering environmental education and working towards positive behaviour changes.

We welcome volunteers to help us with our present work and encourage suggestions for other activities or projects that can further help to enhance the regions natural state, biodiversity and community well being.

Kotukutuku Gully Restoration

Maketu

c.Lauri Russell

e.improve27@gmail.com

p.027 486 7420

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We are a small group who have been involved in opening up the gully area with planing over 2000 trees. We are now working to try to keep the area weed free while the trees grow! There is also a good walking track of 1.2km through the gully.

Kuaka NZ Ltd

Tauranga

c.Doug Farr

e.doug@kuaka.co.nz

p.07 578 3828

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www.kuaka.co.nz

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Landcare Okareka

Rotorua

c.Sandra Goodwin

e.sgoodwin@actrix.co.nz

p.07 3628 865

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www.lakeokareka.org/landcare.html

Landcare Okareka volunteer group was formed in May 2003, initially to assist Rotorua District Council with management of the Lake Okareka Walkway Reserve. Volunteers undertake on going weed control; planting (over 12-13 years volunteers have planted 1000's of native plants); we also manage rat bait to the Lake Okareka settlement area (in support of Rotorua Forest & Bird's pest control project in Tikitapu Scenic Reserve to help native mistletoe), landowners and residents own their bait stations: Landcare Okareka has an active pest animal trapping programme targeting rats and mustelids in the esplanade margins around Lake Okareka, to protect native wetland bird life, especially dab chicks. Working Bees are usually held on 4th Saturday of each month February to November. 9am to 12noon

Let’s Get Growing

Tauranga

c.Anne Gourley

e.aandagourley@gmail.com

p.07 552 4529 / 027 552 4529

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www.goodneighbour.co.nz

A fresh take on an old idea: We've taken the basic concept from a tradition of successful community gardens. But here is our ‘Kiwi' twist where we help people and communities to start up their own community gardens: •People rent and tend their own garden plot. •Plots are all ready to ‘Get Growing' •Highly productive plots are great value •Raised plots look trendy and tidy •The definite emphasis on ‘community' •Seasonal, relevant learning opportunities.

Let’s Learn Community Education BOP

c.Shelley Dean

e.info@letslearn.co.nz

p.07 544 9557

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www.letslearn.co.nz

Our group provides a directory service for:
1. people looking for courses, classes, workshops, clubs and the like dealing with a wide variety of subjects.

2. providers, tutors and organizers who wish to promote their activities or group. The service is free.

We also organise an annual award ceremony for Adult Learners and Educators and bi-annual “Taster Evenings” at which the public can find out more about learning opportunities in our area.

Maketu Ongatoro Wetland Society

Maketu

c.Julian Fitter

e.julianfitter@xtra.co.nz

p.07 533 2040 / 021 076 9436

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www.maketuwetlands.org.nz

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Ecological Restoration and RAMSA site in the Lower Kaituna, Maketu and Little Waihi Harbour area. Maketu Spit Ecological Restoration Project - 5 year Biodiversity Management Plan, but ongoing indefinitely. Ford Road and Maketu Road, weed eradication and native plantings project.

Maketu Taiapure Trust

Te Puke

c.Elaine Tapsall

e.etapsell@xtra.co.nz

p.(07) 533 2235

Manawahe Ecological Trust

Whakatane

c.Gail Boynton

e.manawaheecotrust@gmail.com

p.07 323 6557/ 027 223 2365

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www.manawaheecotrust.com

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With help from volunteers, the Manawahe Eco Trust is committed to managing and enhancing the biodiversity of the Manawahe Corridor which runs from the Rotorua Lakes through to the coastline at Matata. From an environmental sense, our vision statement is Protection, Education and Recreation. The conservation of our native flora and fauna is carried out by way of pest control and by providing advice and information to local landowners.

Matua Estuary Care Group

Tauranga

c.Jerry Cowper

e.cbas@actrix.co.nz

p.07 576 9150

Our aim is to enhance Matua estuary and salt marsh area by responsibly managing the spread of mangroves, controlling weed and pest infestations and carrying out rubbish clearance. This has been and will continue to be achieved by working in partnership with Tauranga City Council and Environment Bay of Plenty and aims to make Matua estuary more enjoyable and accessible to the wider community

May St Community Gardens (Mt Maunganui)

Tauranga

c.Heather Adair (Secretary)

e.keithnheather@me.com

p.021 255 0384

The Mount Community Garden aim is to create a community garden that nurtures its soil, plants and gardeners. Our gardening principles are: To be organic in all aspects of gardening. Our biggest challenge being weed and pest control. To provide a special place for our plot holders of all ages who share a common interest in organic gardening to grow fresh food for family and friends, meet new people & strengthen community bonds.

Nature Library NZ

c.Kathy Broadhead

e.connect@naturelibrary.co.nz

p. 027 842 5645

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www.naturelibrary.co.nz

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Nature Library is all about helping kids (and their adults) connect with, learn in and love nature.

Our Nature Activity Packs help get kids outside exploring and learning in nature, and can be done in almost any green space. From learning about local birds to exploring trees and bugs or creating nature art there is something for everyone.

Nature Kids is small group Weekday and School Holiday sessions for kids who are keen to explore and learn in nature. Our days blend focused learning experiences and free nature play. Find out more: www.naturelibrary.co.nz

Women in the Wild is guided walks and nature connection experiences in magical settings around the Bay of Plenty. Find out more: https://womeninthewild.naturelibrary.co.nz

Ngamuwahine Care Group

Katikati

c.Gerry Hart

e.gerryh@tauranga-int.school.nz

p.0274 930020

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.

Nukuhou Saltmarsh Care group

Opotiki

c.Stuart Slade

e.s.m.slade@xtra.co.nz

p.07 3124583

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www.boprc.govt.nz/environment/coast/ohiwa-harbour/case-study-nukuhou-saltmarsh-and-ohiwa-care-groups

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.

Omokoroa Environmental Managers Inc

Western Bay

c.Marnie Bradley

e.bradleyhaseltine@gmail.com

p.(07) 548 2255

OEMI is the incorporated Care Group which supports and co-ordinates the activities of environmental groups operating on the peninsula: FRIENDS OF THE GERALD CRAPP RESERVE,OMOKOROA BIRD GROUP,OMOKOROA ESTUARIES RESTORATION GROUP,OMOKOROA HISTORY GROUP,OMOKOROA WEED GROUP (forming),PEST FREE OMOKOROA. Some of these groups have been working for some years, others are just beginning but all will welcome help, support or comments from people interested.

Otanewainuku Kiwi Trust – To Protect and Restore the indigenous ecosystem and biodiversity of Otanewainuku

Tauranga

c.Secretary

e.info@kiwitrust.org

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www.kiwitrust.org

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The Otanewainuku Kiwi Trust was formed in 2002 to preserve our Taonga (treasure) of native species for generations to come & reverse the decline of a population of North Island Brown Kiwi in Otanewainuku Forest. 13 years on, with a population of over 20 Kiwi & 37 Kokako, the Trust has grown well beyond the hopes of the original Trustees. The Otanewainuku forest lies 25km south of Tauranga & 20km south-west of Te Puke & comprises 1500 hectares of unlogged, lowland podocarp forest; one of the finest examples of this type of forest in the Bay of Plenty. Originally set aside as a timber reserve in 1878; it remains today because the local community have fought to protect it. OKT currently manages over 137kms of trap & bait station lines, 247 stoat tunnels & 1800 bait stations within the forest.

Para Kore ki Ruatahuna

Eastern Bay

c.Krishna Smith

e.whakatane.parakore@gmail.com

p.021 2442536

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parakore.maori.nz/

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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.

Para Kore ki Tauranga Moana

Tauranga

c.Shirley Simmonds

e.taurangamoana@parakore.maori.nz

p.021 0379 364

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parakore.maori.nz/

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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.

Permablitz BOP

Katikati

c.Catherine Dunton McLeod

e.permablitzbopdesign@gmail.com

p.07 577 6530 / 027 240 1305

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permablitzbopnz.net/

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Permablitz (noun): An informal gathering involving a day on which a group of at least two people come together to:
1. Create or add to edible gardens at someone’s home
2. Share skills related to permaculture and sustainable living
3. Build community networks
4. Have fun

Pilot Bay Coast Care Group

Tauranga

c.Leigh Pettigrew

e.leigh@quicksilver.net.nz

p.07 5753628/ 0212226440

Our aim is to monitor and protect the Pilot Bay habitat and environment. One of our members walk the beach every day, ensuring the beach is clean, and debris free in the process. We liaise with the coast care co-ordinator and Park Ranger, and have assisted with plantings, as well as assisted in the rescue of wildlife, when appropriate. Several of our members now patrol the surf beach also, and when numbers permit, we may man the other side on a daily rostered basis also (as we do along Pilot Bay).

Plenty Permaculture

Katikati

c.Catherine Dunton McLeod

e.contact@plentypermaculture.co.nz

p.07 577 6530/ 027 240 1305

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www.plentypermaculture.co.nz

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Plenty Permaculture offers the internationally recognised permaculture curriculum over 12 Saturday workshops that teach the foundation of the permaculture philosophy as well as practical hands-on skills. These workshops, combined with the presentation of an individual design project, enable participants to obtain a Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC).

Pou Whakaaro

Whakatane

c.Richard Hamer

e.hitmancoffee@gmail.com

p.07 308 8170

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www.pouwhakaaro.co.nz

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The Community Led Education programme is based on the aspirations and skills that people are willing and able to share with each other in the Whakatane community. Pou Whakaaro believes that Community Led Education is an excellent vehicle for sharing skills, knowledge and experiences which strengthen and enrich our communities. Facilities and support are offered to environmental groups and those wishing to run courses or develop skills.

Predator Free Bay of Plenty

c.Emma Woods

e.admin@predatorfreebop.nz

p.07 578 6664/ 021 246 2398

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https://www.predatorfreebop.nz/

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Predator Free BOP is a community-led, backyard trapping initiative that aims to bring native birds back to our suburbs.

The biggest threat to our native birds are the rats who have taken over our native bush and urban areas. With the help of our sponsors; Bay of Plenty Regional Council, Tauranga City Council, Western Bay of Plenty District Council, Envirohub, NZ Landcare Trust, Bay Conservation Alliance and Department of Conservation our goal is to get a backyard rat trap into one in five houses in suburban Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty.

Produce Swapping Group Tauranga

Tauranga

c.Ena

e.gardens@goodneighbour.co.nz

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www.goodneighbour.co.nz

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This is a good way to connect with each other in the community, and share local produce, plants, seedlings, seeds, ideas and friendship :) Feel free to come along to any of the monthly gatherings in different backyards & other interesting places, and bring something for the swap table :) For updates, email Ena to go on the email list, and/or go to the facebook page to join.

Rotoehu Ecological Trust

Rotorua

c.Sarah Orton

e.rotoehuecologicaltrust@gmail.com

p. 07 562 5468

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www.kokako.kiwi

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Rotoehu Ecological Trust (RET) was officially established as a charitable trust in July 2013. While the main goal of the group is to protect and grow our population of native North Island kōkako, enhancement and protection of the wider broadleaf forest ecosystem is also a key priority. To that end, the Trust holds regular workdays to maintain the areas network of bait stations, carries out pest control, and encourages the public to engage with our environment by calling in the kōkako for visitors. Currently the main activities are pest control within part of Pongakawa Ecological Area for the protection of kokako and the other forest inhabitants. Our current goal is to reach 100 breeding pairs by 2020 which will involve increasing our pest control area to the full extent of Pongakawa Area

Rotorua School for Young Parents Childcare Centre

Rotorua

c.Carole Dean

e.ht.RSYP@xtra.co.nz

p.07 348 6670

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Sanctuary Park Trust

Tauranga

c.Steve Murray - Pastor

e.steve@lifezone.org.nz

p.07 571 6525 / 021 241 3672

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www.sanctuarypark.org.nz

Sanctuary Park is a place where people can walk, relax, reflect, meet people, hear birds sing or learn about the amazing natural world we have at our doorstep. At Sanctuary Park you will find a wide range of native plants and birds for your enjoyment.
Come and visit Sanctuary Park today.
Location Sanctuary Park is 8.4 hectares. It is located off Pyes Pa Road, Tauranga. Drive past Aquinas College and turn left onto Joyce Road. Drive for one kilometre and you are at Sanctuary Park.

Sustainability Options

c.Jo Wills

e.jo.wills@so.org.nz

p.021 2777 042

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www.sustainabilityoptions.org.nz

Business can be a powerful force & Sustainability Options (SO) aims to be a very powerful one, for good. Set up in 2012, SO set off with the intention to be purpose driven & contribute to something greater than itself. Our purpose is to work for the benefit of others with compassion & generosity. Our vision is that we might inspire, encourage & see a world served by compassionate business, our key priorities are community, social justice & environmental sustainability. Our goal is to visit as many homes as possible giving free, independent & trustworthy home performance & sustainability advice. We do this to help all members of the community move towards warmer, drier & healthier homes & make good choices that respect future generations. we seek to provide help to anyone who needs it.

Sustainable Business Solutions

c.Joy Moir

e.joy@sustainablebusiness.co.nz

p.021 0264 7585

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www.sustainablebusiness.co.nz

Sustainable Business Solutions have a mission to enhance environmental, commercial and social value to organizations large and small. We (Joy & Rob) have 30+ years of sustainable, environmental and commercial business expertise and knowledge, primarily gained from the energy, and oil and gas industries, along with I.T. and local government experience too.

We can help you with small or large projects, from reshaping your business model to be truly sustainable against changing and disruptive global trends, innovating waste streams or engaging stakeholders - ensuring your business is here for generations to come.

Tanners Point Pest free project

Katikati

c.Heather Wills

e.moanarest@gmail.com

p.07 5491389 / 021 0411 453 (text please)

Tauranga Gem and Mineral Club

c.Emma Woods

e.sec.tgmc@hotmail.com

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https://www.tgmclub.com/

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Our club offers a great environment where members can socialize and participate in the collection of minerals, crystals, gemstones and fossils. You can also learn about the general geology of New Zealand and the art of lapidary.

The main aim of the club is to foster and share the interest in our hobby with like-minded people. The majority of members are non-experts, so you don’t have to be a professional in geology or jewellery to join our group so come along and learn more about this fascinating hobby.

Tauranga Monthly Film Nights

Tauranga

c.Ron Lopert

e.rlopert@xtra.co.nz

p.07 544 5360

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About once a month we present a film, usually a documentary, covering an issue that is either ignored or poorly covered in the mainstream media, regarding important issues of which the general public may not be well informed. We often have guest panelists after the films (for those who want to stay on) to discuss issues arising from the film, provide a local context and to answer questions.

Te Puke Community Garden

Te Puke

c.Julie Gray

e.juliegraynz@hotmail.com

p.027 630 5935

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We are a group who grow vegetables to give to those in community who need them., and we encourage those who can to grow their own.

Te Puna Quarry Park

Western Bay

c.Dulcie Artus

e.info@quarrypark.org.nz

p.07 544 2014

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www.quarrypark.org.nz

Clearing and planting a disused quarry

The House of Hope Kawerau Food Bank

Kawerau

c.Paul and Sharon Heke

e.saintpaulsharon@xtra.co.nz

p.07 323 8711

Uretara Estuary Managers

Katikati

c.Sue Morris

e.suemorris60@gmail.com

p.(07) 549 2147 / 0275494627

Formed 10 years ago initially to encourage bird life and control weeds around the foreshore of the Uretara Estuary Katikati. Public requests persuaded us to begin clearing the ever expanding mangroves, It soon became apparent that the major problem facing the estuary was the silt coming down from the catchment so we began working with landowners to rehabilitate and fence stream banks. So now our volunteers are involved in work from the Kaimais to the sea.

Waiewe Stream Restoration Group

Whakatane

c.Annette Such

e.redruth16@xtra.co.nz

p.07 307 0227

Our group started in 2008 clearing all the weeds and pest trees in the Waiewe Reserve. This reserve is in the urban area of Whakatane and is used by many walkers and walkers with dogs. We have cleared areas 1,2 and 3 and planted 4500 native plants and trees to provide food for native birds

Waihi Beach Environment Society Inc

Waihi

c.Brian Hepenstall

e.brianh@nutripharm.co.nz

p.07 863 4622

Located at Waihi Beach

Waikaraka Estuary Managers

Tauranga

c.Ralph Jefferson

e.ralphjef@wave.co.nz

p.07 552 5643

Waikaraka Estuary Managers Inc (WEM) was formed in 1997 when local residents became concerned by the takeover of their local estuary by mangroves. Now that the majority of the mangroves has been removed, continued maintenance is the main priority. This involves the removal of mangrove seedlings, and the constant monitoring of the many bait stations that have been established on the estuary margins. Ongoing monitoring of data for scientific purposes also continues. Co-operation with the Regional Council is vital, and WEM regularly makes submissions on matters concerning the Regional Council’s policies.

Western Bay Wildlife Trust

Tauranga

c.Julia Graham

e.info@westernbaywildlife.nz

p.021 077 6851

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http://www.westernbaywildlife.nz/

Our Vision:
“To protect, restore and enhance native populations and ecosystems around the Western Bay of Plenty, and to educate through knowledge and involvement”

If you find a penguin on the beach around the Tauranga harbour and coastal area during the daytime, this will be a sick penguin as they usually are out feeding in the ocean.
Penguin rescue contact: Julia Graham – 021 077 6851 or 0800 SICK PENGUIN
Grey-Faced Petrel rescue contact: Paul Cuming – 027 465 8710

Whakatane Community Gardens

Whakatane

c.Hannah Irakau Pehi

e.whakatanecommunitygardens@hotmail.com

p.0275134703

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www.whakatanecommunitygardens.weebly.com

We offer about 50% of our garden beds to community groups and schools to work for themselves. We provide the soil, advice, general weeding and irrigation of the garden beds. With the proviso that these groups share of their harvest, for large group this could be a token sharing of a strawberry :)
The remaining garden beds are worked by volunteers (families and individuals) to provide food to the community, free of charge or for a small donation if people are able. The harvest is freely available to volunteers.
We wish to become a gathering place, a place of learning and peer to peer teaching. As the garden grows so to do we grow, in scope and the services we will be able to provide.

Wild About NZ

Katikati

c.Andrew Jenks

e.andrew@wildnz.nz

p.027 4585286

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www.wildaboutnz.co.nz

Wild about New Zealand is an innovative “hands-on” biodiversity investigation and action programme that provides schools and community volunteers within the Bay of Plenty the chance to help turn the tide for our native wildlife. Simple equipment and methods will help you to find out about the pests and native wildlife living near you. Vision: Working together to turn the tide for New Zealand's biodiversity.

Wingspan Bird of Prey Trust

Rotorua

c.Debbie Stewart

e.wingspan.nz@gmail.com

p.07 357 4469

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www.wingspan.co.nz/about_our_bird_of_prey_centre_aviculturists.html

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The Goal of Wingspan Birds of Prey Trust is to: Restore New Zealand birds of prey into our daily lives and secure their long-term future through practical research based conservation action and education. At Wingspan’s core is a commitment to the conservation of the threatened ‘Karearea’ New Zealand falcon. Being part of New Zealand’s unique natural heritage, falcons are a taonga (treasured) species to tangata whenua (Māori, people of the land).

Youth Projects Trust

Rotorua

c.Laurie Durand

e.laurie.durand@xtra.co.nz

p.021 0825 6179

Youth Projects Trust has been supporting youth development in Rotorua since 1998,

Youth Projects Trust works on projects to promote youth development, good work practice and celebrate youth achievement.

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