November 26th, 2014
Waikato RiverCare gets stuck into Hakarimata A extension project. Waikato RiverCare started site preparation on the WCEET funded Hakarimata project located a short distance out of Ngaruawahia Township, in November 2013. The project in partnership with the Department of Conservation and adjoining private landowners aims to fence and re-vegetate the marginal strip reserve in autumn […]
November 25th, 2014
For the 2014 funding round the Trust has made grants to twenty three projects totalling $1,116,535 for the next five years as follows: Pikitu Marae – Mangaorua Stream Restoration D McCauley – Glenim Family Farm Lower Wetland Restoration Waikato Regional Council – Lake Mangahia Wetland Restoration Oraukura 3 Inc – Oraukura Willow Control Whareroa Station – Wetland Restoration Project Tongariro […]
July 20th, 2012
The Trustees of the Waikato Catchment Ecological Enhancment trust recently took the opportunity to visit projects which it has contributed funding to over the last few years. The day included visits to Lake Maratoto (off SH3 near Ohaupo). Paul Smith from Waikato Regional Council met us on site and discussed the progress of protection of […]
July 20th, 2012
For the 2013 funding round the Trust has made grants to fourteen projects totalling $412,909.63 for the next five years as follows: Whaingaroa Harbour Care – Lower Waipa River Riparian Planting Projects Ngati Haua Mahi Trust – Mangaonua Stream Riparian Project Tauhara No. 2 Trust – Nga Awa Purua Reserve Waahi Pa – Waahi Stream Riparian Restoration Project […]
December 15th, 2011
The hectare of land at Te Toke Road was being used as a dumping ground before restoration began earlier this year. The site was spot sprayed in May and was then ripped to make rows for the trees by a tractor and ripper. This was very helpful when it came time for planting as the […]
December 8th, 2011
Lake Mangahia is a 9 hectare peat lake located south-west of Hamilton City that is surrounded by about 8 hectares of willow dominated wetland. The main objectives of the project included fencing, native planting, willow control and land retirement. Once completed, this will allow for the protection and enhancement of the wetland area, reduction in […]
November 23rd, 2011
Since 2010, Waikato RiverCare has used the funding from WCEET for site preparations, plantings and maintenance of all Waikato RiverCare’s project sites including pest control and native plant releasing. Two new river bank sites were planted this year – at Rangiriri C and the Huntly Golf Course. These plantings totalled 2.2km in length and an […]
November 7th, 2011
This newsletter focuses on what Pukawa Wildlife Management does to achieve and maintain the birdlife at Pukawa. Jean Stanley is a Trustee and manages a local group who attend to the day-to-day management of the project. Jean receives support from a few locals (mainly farmers and residents) as well as other trust members. A network of […]
November 1st, 2011
WCEET is now seeking applications for its 2012 funding round. Over the past 8 years the Trust has provided nearly 2 million dollars in funding to environmental enhancement projects throughout the Waikato Catchment. Please see the “About the Trust” tab above to find out more about the Trust and the types of projects we support. […]
November 1st, 2011
Since the last update, the construction of the bund, islands and peninsulas has been completed and the wetland has filled with water. Riparian and emergent vegetation has quickly re-established which has provided a habitat for many species of waterfowl. These progressions are helping to achieve many of the project’s original objectives. Additional fencing has been […]
