it has been a long time coming bringing Tui 2000's Blog up to date. I spent many hours last week writing about the progress and activities of the group ,,, and then I lost the lot!!
So here we go again.
Tui 2000 Inc has gone from strength to strength. The original group established in 1989, sought to encourage Hamilton City residents to plant up their gardens with plants that provided food for New Zealand native fauna. Tui, in particular, populating the City boundaries has been achieved - not quite by the year 2000 but 2010 ! Research done has shown that predators, particularly the rats and possums, are detrimental to population growth. With the implementation of the Halo Project and active development of predator traps, bait stations and education of residents to take part in pest destruction: the Tui are here. Kereru 2020???
Waiwhakareke Natural Heritage Park
With this proactive background, the Members of Tui 2000 has extended their reach and support for various projects in the region. The partnership in Waiwhakareke Natural Heritage Park has been a major undertaking and commitment. Working in a strong partnership between Waikato University, Wintec, Tui 2000 and Hamilton City Council, Waiwhakareke is managed by the Council's Parks and Open Spaces Unit.
Established in 2004, the long-term aim of Waiwhakareke is to reconstruct the natural forest, wetland and lake ecosystems present in pre-European times.
Tui 2000 Inc has three key roles at Waiwhakareke. Firstly, Tui spend many hours preparing funding applications to pay for the plants for the annual Arbor Day. We are delighted to report that Waikato Regional Council is supporting Waiwhakareke with 80% of the funding Tui 2000 needs for the next 4 years. Applications have been submitted to other organisations for the remaining 20%.
Two subsidiary groups have been established: The Friends of Waiwhakareke and The Friends Potting Group. These groups propagate, locate and purchase enrichment plants placed into the Park as per predetermined criteria. Working bees involve weeding and releasing and in the winter, planting.
The Friends of Waiwhakareke work at the park on the:
LAST SATURDAY of the MONTH
9.00am - Noon
Brymer Road opposite the Zoo Entrance
Bring your morning tea, gumboots and tools.
Contact person: Jo at Go Eco
Email: tui2000inc@waikato.ac.nz
THIS YEAR over 2000 Enrichment Plants need to go into the ground.Planting DAYS are: 27th MAY; 24th JUNE; 29th JULY; 26th AUGUST
The Friends of Waiwhakareke Potting Group meet on the:
THIRD FRIDAY of the MONTH
9.00am - Noon
284 Airport Rd. near the Orange Field Days entrance at Mystery Creek Events Centre
Contact person: Catherine
07 855 8296
Email: tui2000inc@waikato.ac.nz
The Next Potting On Session is: 19th May and because of Field Days will be on an alternative date in June (still to be determined).
FRIENDS OF BARRETT BUSH
This group has worked for many years in a remnant Kahikatea DOC block:
A small but very active group, attacking pest weeds and creatures.
FIRST SUNDAY of the MONTH
9.00am - Noon
Barrett Road, off Koromatua Road, Hamilton South.
Bring your morning tea, gumboots and tools.
Contact person: Betty
07 8478271
Email: tui2000inc@waikato.ac.nz
ARBOR Day 2017
Many hands make light work.
Join the thousands of school children who have a wonderful morning.
Friday 2 June at 10am planting 12,000 plants.
Moira Cursey:
We are very sad to lose Moira, a long time, super supporter of Tui 2000, as a Member, Treasurer and the Coordinator of The Friends of Waiwhakareke. The Waikato's loss and Coromandel gain.
Paul Drage:
We are extremely happy to have Paul taking on the Treasurer's role added to his
many other roles. His sheer perseverance from building of relationships between the various parties; his deep and intellectually sound understanding of the challenges have meant that Waiwhakareke NHP is moving ahead. His professional approach to any undertaking eg planning, planting, securing plants, funding applications, monitoring progress, accounting and reporting to funders, is much appreciated by Tui 2000 Inc.
WAIKATO SHOW:
We enjoyed our time at the Waikato Show in April this year with a display that focused on:
WHERE IS WAIWHAKAREKE???
It worked!!!
We would love you to join us depending on your interests. All age groups welcome.
Lynne
tui2000inc@waikato.ac.nz
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