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Mauri Compass – Urenui & Mimitangiatua
This year we are conducting a review of the current state of Mimitangiatua and Urenui catchments. We have engaged Ian and Riaki Ruru to put together the report and they have also introduced a mauri compass app for easier whānau participation which we will be able to share once we
Smart Ideas Collaboration – Silvervine Cat Lure Trials
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Mutunga have partnered with Boffa-Miskell and Plant & Food Research New Zealand to develop and trial a new cat lure made from the silvervine plant for the management of feral cats in our conservation areas. This trial is also being undertaken in other locations around Aotearoa
Ngati Mutunga have started a project to identify which of our awa contain piharau habitat. In order to do this, we are carrying out surveys in each of our awa using both pheromone sensors and DNA testing.
We have been fortunate to have our own Ngati Mutunga uri involved.
A huge thank you to Bart Jasma from Riverwise Consulting for guiding us through the project, Te Wai Maori for funding this work through their Tiaki Wai Fund, and Wilderlab Ltd and Niwa for doing the testing.
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Demomstrating the process of DNA testing to students at Uruti Primary School
Our mission is to promote an understanding of Ngāti Mutunga values & responsibilities in our rohe. We are responsible for protecting the environment for future generations to come, as well as demonstrating Ngāti Mutungatanga through our role as kaitiaki.
Environmental management plan
Introduction, Air and Atmosphere, Whenua Ngāhere / Bushland
Te Puna Waiora / Freshwater, Whenua Mānia / Plains, Takutai / Coast
Cultural Landscapes, Wāhi Tapu, Implementation
Taiao Volunteer Register
The Taiao Volunteer Register is for those willing to support the important environmental work that we do as Ngāti Mutunga to care and protect our natural resources.