Monthly Archives: November 2015

Water monitoring at Whangawehi

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Hi all,

Arthur Bowen, our water monitoring coordinator, did our spring assessment as part of our water monitoring programme. Water quality looked pretty good but the main highlight was the observation of large numbers of birds in the retired areas. Fish numbers are also on the increase especially White Baits and Eels. Mud snails and cockles were sampled in the estuary and sent to Hills Laboratory to be tested for heavy metals and hydrocarbons. Both planting sites on Grandy Lake/Taharoa and Pongaroa are looking magnificent which is quite encouraging.

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Rae Te Nahu honored with a Local Hero Medal

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Dear Rae Te Nahu,

CONGRATULATIONS

Our regional judges of the Kiwibank Local Hero’s Category, part of the New Zealander of the Year Awards are proud to recognise the contribution you are making to the lives of others by rewarding you with a Local Hero Medal.

The Kiwibank Local Hero award recognizes people whose selflessness and determination have made a difference in the community.

We have received over 460 nominations in the Local Hero category; of those nominations 292 worthy recipients such as yourself were identified and will be honoured with a Local Hero Medal at special public events held throughout the country in November and December of this year.

We hope you, and a few very special supporters such as family, friends and colleagues will be able to attend the Local Hero Ceremony below;

Date: Thursday 19th November

Time: 5:30pm

Venue: Bushmere Arms – Main Road, Waerenga-a-Hika

Light refreshments will be served from 5:30pm with the formal presentation commencing at 6:00pm.