Post by Kiwi Frontline on Feb 15, 2021 3:05:39 GMT 12
MULTI-IWI PROJECT AIMS TO PROTECT NORTHLAND KAURI, CREATE JOBS
A government-funded collaboration between Northland iwi aims to stop the spread of kauri dieback and create up to 30 jobs.
Conservation Minister Kiritapu Allan announced the initiative, which is part of the Jobs for Nature programme, during her visit to Northland for Waitangi Day commemorations.
The $3.5 million project will cover about 50 per cent of the region's kauri forests.
The iwi involved are Te Roroa, Te Rarawa, Ngāti Wai and Ngāti Kuri......