Ki uta ki tai volunteer week
The week before Easter, approximately 30 volunteers came together to create a co-ordinated approach to conservation mahi. There wasn’t one negative comment made during the four days and the volunteers went away with huge smiles on their faces.
This from Chanel Phillips, the facilitator:
“I wanted to express my deepest thanks and gratitude for looking after us. We had a fantastic time and couldn’t decide if it was work or play because we enjoyed it so much. The manaaki and hospitality you all showed us over the weekend was amazing, and we felt truly welcomed and appreciated.
A special thanks to Rūnaka ki Puketeraki for accommodating us once again at the marae. This really made a difference to our volunteers and a special experience for all.”
This kaupapa is getting bigger and bigger. Watch this space for details of the next volunteer week being held in Karitāne/Waikouaiti.
Volunteers join the local community in planting natives at Huriawa pā.
Waiariki Parata-Taiapa joins forces with tamariki from Karitāne School to do surveys of the estuary with East Otago Taiapure.
Tracy Finlayson doing her part for River-Estuary Care.
Heather Andrew joins the group in potting up plants at the rūnaka grounds.
Volunteers Jess Massey and Sam Feeney showing off their planting skills with Hawksbury Lagoon.