Waikato Biodiversity Forum invites you:

Hi Everyone

Here is an opportunity to have you say and be part of a day that networks and shares ideas on conservation and biodiversity in Hamilton City. 

Please find attached the invitation to the next Waikato Biodiversity Forum event to be held in Hamilton with a focus on working together better in and around Hamilton  and sharing ideas that will benefit the Local Indigenous Biodiversity Strategy that the Hamilton City Council and Regional Council are developing.

As a member of the Friends of Waiwhakareke Natural Heritage Park  you are most welcome to attend. 

Cheers Moira

Moira Cursey
Waikato Biodiversity Forum Coordinator
31 Friesian Place
Hamilton 3200
0800 246348
027 2223791
www.waikatobiodiversity.org.nz

www.facebook.com/WaikatoBiodiversityForum

Waikato Biodiversity Forum invites you:

Kia ora/Greetings   

The next Waikato Biodiversity Forum is to be held 2.30pm-7.30pm on Friday 23 June 2017 at St Pius Primary School Hall. 57 Pine Ave, Melville, Hamilton 

To connect those working on biodiversity in and around Kirikiriroa - Hamilton, and to form a shared vision for this work.

Purposes of the day

• Work together to maximise outcomes for biodiversity in Hamilton City
• Network and share ideas with others who undertake conservation work
• Discuss where to from here for biodiversity in Hamilton City
• View Mangakotukutuku gully -a site of biodiversity enhancement in the city

 Agenda 

2.30pm Field trip 13 Waterford Road (see more details in registration form)

Gather at Mangakotukutuku Gully, Sandford Park to hear from members of the Streamcare Group about plant pest, restoration planting and enhancement of fish habitat in the gully.

 3.30pm  Afternoon tea in the Hall

4.00pm  Background to Hamilton City Council’s Local Indigenous Biodiversity Strategy project

4.10pm    Visionary thinkers on biodiversity in Kirikiriroa

Wiremu Puke                                       Biodiversity in the cultural landscape

Professor Bruce Clarkson, University of Waikato       Urban Ecology

Kemble Pudney                                    Predator Free Hamilton

Adrienne Grant, Enviroschools Facilitator    Biodiversity and education  

 5.00pm Workshop -Contributing ideas to a biodiversity Vision  

5.35  Working together better

Andrew Sinclair        Whapaupoko Landcare Group

Moira Cursey            Waikato Biodiversity Forum coordinator

6.05pm  Brainstorm ideas for achieving an integrated and comprehensive approach together

6.30pm   Wrap and reporting back HCC/WRC to talk about how they will use information to progress the Local Indigenous Biodiversity Strategy for Hamilton City

7pm  Pizza dinner together

Registration form

To register your attendance please:

• email your details (as requested below) to Moira at m.cursey@xtra.co.nz
• phone Moira with your details on 07 846 5066 or 027 2223791
• complete this form and post it to Moira Cursey, 31 Friesian Place, Hamilton 3200 

 by Friday 16 June 2017

Attendance for catering purposes:-

Name:_______________________________________________________

We will be having pizza for dinner.

Please specify if you have any dietary needs e.g. gluten free, vegetarian, vegan

________________________________________________________________

Field trip location and parking details

Please meet in the carpark area on the grass through the entrance at 13 Waterford Road, Melville for the field trip.

Wear walking boots, warm clothes and wet weather jacket for the site visit.

Parking information for the School Hall

Please park in the carpark beside the Church and walk down the drive towards the school. The Hall is on the left of the school buildings.

Please bring warm socks to wear in the Hall as no shoes are to be worn inside.

 Car pooling  Let me know if you are interested in car pooling either offering your car or need a ride and I will link you up with others who are attending the day.

 Bring handouts of information you think maybe of use to Forum attendees.

 Thank you and look forward to meeting with you on  Friday 23 June 2017.