The retirement of three gully systems on Pongaroa Station is nearly completed. Bevan Parker, farm Manager is embracing the Whangawehi Kaupapa and retired this winter the Top Wainui gully and 2 large gully systems tributaries to the Whangawehi stream bringing the total area protected to 20 ha. These retired areas will be covenanted under a Queen Elizabeth II covenant which will protect these blocks for perpetuity.

The Whangawehi gullies have been fenced off with support from HBRC, QEII and landowners contribution. A big thank you to Malcolm Rutherford and Kevin Jones who offered guidance around historical sites.

Well done to Bevan and his team for their dedication and commitment to protect our unique natural and historical heritage.