Kia ora koutou,

As you all know, the WCM group has been working collaboratively with Marae, Landowners and agencies to protect and enhance the water quality of the Whangawehi stream for 4 years. This has resulted in a number of positive social and environmental outcomes. The group established  135 000 native trees over the past 3 winters and retired  42 ha of riparian margins and 5 ha of native forest. Other milestones include the construction of a shelter with some public facilities.

The WCMG would like to share the benefits of the work done with all New Zealanders via the development of a formalised walkway. The group has been working with the New Zealand Access Commission to progress further the vision but we need a strong community support to carry it out successfully.

Could you please send me a letter or an email of support that I could use during my discussions with landowners, agencies and potential sponsors in order to leverage further support.

Thank you very much for your help.

Nga mihi nui kia koutou

Nic Caviale Delzescaux : caviale@hbrc.govt.nz