this by ourselves. We need residents’ eyes and ears to report any suspected possum sightings, sounds or signs of this predator,” Mrs Hoegh says. Ph 0800 736 222 if you see, hear or see signs of a possum in Oakura The good-natured bride says she is happy to receive calls anytime 24/7 from the public to help get rid of possums. It’s fair to say the couple are possum obsessed, says Mr Hoegh, who’s been hunting since he was six-years-old. “I’m really happy to be back in Oākura, we just love it here and
Find out more about the winner of the award, Otaraua Hapū Taiao Team. This award is proudly sponsored by SLR Consulting Winner
Otaraua Hapū Taiao Team
For taking action to protect and enhance water quality and biodiversity values within Taranaki water bodies Otaraua Hapū Taiao Team’s dedication and commitment to improving fish passages in Taranaki streams is helping to identify and address issues affecting these vital ecological corridors. The group’s Mauri Wai team has been working with NIWA
Find out more about the winners of the award, East Taranaki Environment Collective and Pukerangiora Hapū. This award is proudly sponsored by Methanex Winner
East Taranaki Environment Collective and Pukerangiora Hapū
For working collaboratively to protect and enhance the environment at Everett Park Scenic Reserve and increasing understanding of environmental issues The East Taranaki Environment Collective (ETEC), in partnership with Pukerangiora Hapū, are working together to improve biodiversity
Find out more about the winner of the award, Restore PG Nops Reserve Care Group. Winner
Restore PG Nops Reserve Care Group
For commitment to supporting pest management and protecting biodiversity in Taranaki The PG Nops Reserve in Inglewood is being restored thanks to the mahi of the volunteers, who maintain the Key Native Ecosystem, control predators and are working to turn the tide of invasive pest plants. The Care Group collaborates with Taranaki Regional and New Plymouth District councils
tweaks to accommodate new technology and maintain efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Kororā kōrero – pointers on penguinsThe vulnerability of kororā, or little blue penguins, in their Taranaki shoreline nests is highlighted in a leaflet the Council is preparing for those carrying out work that may disturb the species, the Policy & Planning Committee was told. The leaflet explains how to find the location of known penguin ‘hotspots’ using the Council’s online GIS mapping tool at
the region are analysed in the latest two-yearly periphyton monitoring report. Of these surveys, 92% found periphyton levels within Ministry for the Environment guidelines, compared with 93% in the previous two-year period. Of the sites surveyed, 10 had a median periphyton index score of ‘very good’, eight were ‘good’ and two were classed as ‘moderate’. None was classed as poor. Periphyton can occur as thick algae mats on the river bed or bank, or as long thin strands. It is classed as
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