Our location
Studholme Street, Morrinsville.
Kaupapa | Our Purpose
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To create an ecological and recreational showcase for residents and visitors.
Along with significant volunteer input and community engagement, this project has been supported by Matamata-Piako District Council, Waikato Ecological Restoration Trust (Tamahere Nursery), Awarua Trust, and Transpower Community Care Fund.
How We Did It
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Weed control (volunteers and paid contractors)
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Site preparation, rubbish removal and native understory plantings
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Volunteer co-ordination
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Community and school events
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Fund raising
Outcomes
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Several successful plantings since 2022. In 2024/25 we planted nearly 800 native plants at 3 locations.
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Involvement of local volunteers and schools in planting and weeding events.
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Improvements to biodiversity and habitats and stabilisation of river banks.
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Improvement to aesthetics along the river walk.
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Ongoing opportunities to engage in meaningful conservation efforts with community organisations, volunteers and adjoining property owners.
What's Next
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Regular co-ordination of volunteer monthly weeding events
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Extend volunteer effort from Morrinsville Community
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Extend weed control across Studholme St to remove privet
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Assess options for pest control
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Investigate opportunities for future events
