Post by Kiwi Frontline on Oct 22, 2016 16:07:23 GMT 12
IWI LEAD PROJECT TO IMPROVE THE MAURI OF THE MANAWATU RIVER
An iwi-led project to help nurse the Manawatu River and its tributaries back to health has received a $534,000 boost from the taxpayer.
The project would include extensive planting of native species along the river banks, building 50 kilometres of fencing, and installing eight whare or information kiosks along the river.
Horizons chairman Bruce Gordon said the regional council had committed $220,000 over the next two years to the $814,000 project.
Money for the project is also being contributed by the Palmerston North City Council, $10,000, Tararua District Council, $10,000, and Rangitane O Tamaki Nui a Rua, $40,000.
Project executive Hone Morris said the work would strengthen iwi involvement with the river.
Altogether, eight whare would be built at culturally significant sites.....
www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/news/85594459/iwi-lead-project-to-improve-the-mauri-of-the-manawatu-river
An iwi-led project to help nurse the Manawatu River and its tributaries back to health has received a $534,000 boost from the taxpayer.
The project would include extensive planting of native species along the river banks, building 50 kilometres of fencing, and installing eight whare or information kiosks along the river.
Horizons chairman Bruce Gordon said the regional council had committed $220,000 over the next two years to the $814,000 project.
Money for the project is also being contributed by the Palmerston North City Council, $10,000, Tararua District Council, $10,000, and Rangitane O Tamaki Nui a Rua, $40,000.
Project executive Hone Morris said the work would strengthen iwi involvement with the river.
Altogether, eight whare would be built at culturally significant sites.....
www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/news/85594459/iwi-lead-project-to-improve-the-mauri-of-the-manawatu-river