Post by Kiwi Frontline on Sept 22, 2016 17:32:35 GMT 12
REGIONAL COUNCIL BACKS IWI CONSERVATION
Iwi projects in Tai Tokerau have been boosted by small grants from Northland Regional Council’s $1.25 million environment fund.
The fund typically covers up to half a project’s cost, with landowners covering the rest through labour, other funding sources, or in kind contributions such as materials.
An iwi-led project to control introduced pest and weeds on the Kowhairoa peninsula in Whangaroa, with the aim of eventually reintroducing kiwi, was given $14,000.
Te Roroa got $10,000 to control wil ginger over about 900 hectares of iwi land next to the Waipoua Forest.....
www.waateanews.com/waateanews/x_story_id/MTQ2OTQ=/National/Regional%20council%20backs%20iwi%20conservation/
Iwi projects in Tai Tokerau have been boosted by small grants from Northland Regional Council’s $1.25 million environment fund.
The fund typically covers up to half a project’s cost, with landowners covering the rest through labour, other funding sources, or in kind contributions such as materials.
An iwi-led project to control introduced pest and weeds on the Kowhairoa peninsula in Whangaroa, with the aim of eventually reintroducing kiwi, was given $14,000.
Te Roroa got $10,000 to control wil ginger over about 900 hectares of iwi land next to the Waipoua Forest.....
www.waateanews.com/waateanews/x_story_id/MTQ2OTQ=/National/Regional%20council%20backs%20iwi%20conservation/