Hollard Gardens Family Corner becomes spray free
methods to make playgrounds and parks spray free. The Family Corner at Hollard Gardens includes a popular playground and free barbecues.
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Hybrid turf and LED lighting confirmed for Yarrow Stadium
chosen contractors with a solid record of success at major projects all over New Zealand,” says Mr MacLeod. “We’re sure to get an excellent outcome.” Hybrid turf The main pitch will get ‘GrassMaster’ hybrid turf – a blend of natural turf grown through and among artificial fibre that give the pitch a longer life with shorter recovery times that can triple the amount of weekly playing time compared with conventional turf. Hybrid turf is already in use at top venues including Auckland’s Eden Park and
About Towards Predator-Free Taranaki
in backyards, public parks and reserves is expanding, led by strong community engagement. Starting in the New Plymouth district, it will eventually cover the entire region. Rural: suppression of mustelids (stoats, ferrets, weasels) at landscape scale. Trialling new trapping and reporting technology. Restore Kaitake zero-possum project: testing new research and predator control techniques to eliminate possums in Oākura and Kaitake, restoring biodiversity. Once the zero-possum goal is reached, work
Young Mia finally celebrates naming of new rhododendron
to plant the Rosy Comet firmly in its new home within the covered vireya walk. “It’s fantastic to see the younger generation having an interest in gardening and plants,” says Greg Rine, Regional Gardens Manager. “That’s what the gardens are all about, getting people from all ages outdoors and connecting with nature.” That’s something the Edmonds family know first-hand, as Mia and Taylor are keen outdoor enthusiasts and the family spend many Saturdays exploring local parks and gardens. They are
Toutouwai spreading their wings in Taranaki
Intensive predator control and riparian planting are helping toutouwai (North Island robins) spread their wings across the region, three years after they were re-introduced to Taranaki Maunga. Two toutouwai were spotted at Lake Mangamahoe by members of the public last week, at least 15km from Te Papakura o Taranaki (the national park). Nearly 100 toutouwai have been released by Taranaki Mounga Project since 2017 – which was 110 years after they were last sighted on the maunga. The national park
Native bird returns after 112 years
A tiny native bird, the toutouwai (North Island Robin), has returned to Pukeiti Garden for the first time in 112 years after intensive trapping has created a safe haven. The small birds - weighing as little as 27-30gms – have been spotted around the café at Pukeiti Gardens several times in the past few weeks. “It’s exciting to see these little guys - toutouwai have been extinct from Egmont National Park for 112 years, but they’re coming back thanks to intensive predator control,” Towards
A possum a day in Oākura
Oākura residents on a mission to eradicate possums from the town are helping catch a possum a day. About 50 possums have been found in urban backyards, parks and reserves in Oākura since 25 January 2019, when possum hunters Andrea and Max Hoegh, started working with residents to eradicate them. “On average we’re catching a possum a day in backyards, in Matekai Park, near commercial buildings, they’re popping up everywhere,” says Andrea. The dedicated couple returned from their wedding, in
Navigation & safety in Port area
(click on map for large version). Top of page Recreational facilitiesRecreational facilities at the Port include a public boat ramp and floating pontoon, and a car and trailer park at the eastern end of Area E (Inshore). Also at the eastern end is a boat mooring area with 33 privately owned buoyed moorings and a private marina. A vessel hardstand facility is available for use at low tide. Please note: There are no fuelling facilities for recreational craft in the Harbour. Area C (Basin) is a safe
Navigation & safety in Port area
(click on map for large version). Top of page Recreational facilitiesRecreational facilities at the Port include a public boat ramp and floating pontoon, and a car and trailer park at the eastern end of Area E (Inshore). Also at the eastern end is a boat mooring area with 33 privately owned buoyed moorings and a private marina. A vessel hardstand facility is available for use at low tide. Please note: There are no fuelling facilities for recreational craft in the Harbour. Area C (Basin) is a safe
No room for possums in Oākura
The goal of Oākura and the Kaitake area to be possum-free, the largest area in mainland New Zealand, is heading in the right direction thanks to the diligence of locals and experienced possum hunters. Since January 2019 more than 300 possums have been caught by experienced possum hunters Andrea and Max Hoegh, and their two possum dogs in urban backyards, parks and reserves, in Oākura and surrounding rural properties. The seaside town is part of a New Zealand-first trial to be possum-free as