KO WAI MATOU / WHO WE ARE
WORKING TOGETHER TO ACHIEVE A COMMON GOAL....
The project draws on the skills and expertise of many who give so generously of their time and energy to ensure the success of this project. A collaboration of groups, agencies and organisations with the skills and resourcing have helped us to carry out this project.
Key stakeholders & audiences include:
*Te Hiku whānau, marae, hapū and iwi.
*Project sites adjoining land block owners/interests/managers.
* Te Hiku communities, recreational users.
* Schools (all levels) and tertiary education.
*Crown Ministers, local Councils, Government Departments and NGO's.
*Other contributing environmental groups and agencies
*Te Hiku Media
O MATOU MAHI / WHAT WE DO
Restoration & Enhancment of our Lake Environments in Te Hiku
To build support for the restoration and enhancement of our lake environments with haukainga, iwi, wider Te Hiku community and local agencies.
The significance of dune lakes in the rohe; unique ecosystems, cultural and spiritual significance.
*The need to protect our taonga and take kaitiaki roles seriously.
* The environmental restoration project is a catalyst for much broader outcomes in education, employment, economic growth, and improved wellbeing in Te Hiku.
*Community leadership and involvement is needed to sustain environmental protection, enhancement, restoration – all have a part to play.
*This is the start of a long term vision to improve the quality of all of the dune lake environments in Te Hiku.