Matanehunehu Awa Project Plan 2012 -2019

Stage One: 2012

Re-fence awa running alongside Paora Aneti 17 & 18 (approximately 1000m)

Completed

Stage Two: 2013 - 2016

Riparian plant re-fenced side of the awa and also side feeder waterway.

Completed

Stage Three: 2015 - Present

SHAMK kit training with whānau. Monitoring Location A (by willow tree) every season.

Completed and continuing

Stage Four: 2017 - 2018

Build shade house on Paora Aneti 17 & 18 papakāinga to engage whānau in propagating natives for future awa planting.

Funding sort and received for shade house (June 2017). Shade house built October 2017.

Stage Five: 2017 - 2019

Fence and riparian plant section of awa running alongside Mirikau Road.

Applying for funding for fencing: WWF - Funding approved and fence built! Ngā mihi nui ki a WWF.

Stage Six: 2018 - 2019

Whānau haerenga from top of Matanehunehu to the river mouth. Reconnecting, taking photos and checking on the state of the river.

Awa monitoring in three places along the river Location A (by willow tree) Location B (top point of awa, close to Tumahu), Location C (river mouth, Paora Rd) every season.

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