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Mount Hiwi Charitable Trust
P O Box 132
Waverley 4544
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WHATS BEEN HAPPENING???
30 August 2010 .... AGM
AGM to be held on Monday 30 August at Southern Cross Bar, 7:30pm, Abel Smith Street, Wellington.
All welcome to attend.
August 2010 .... Hunting
We have people hunting on the land, the dates being:
none scheduled
They are liaising with those who regularly access the property, but
please note that we do not want anyone else visiting while hunters
are active on the block.
April 2010 .... Our stock-proof fence exists
The stock-proof fence has been completed. This will allow us to complete the
covenant on the Reserve Block.
13 March 2010 .... R.I.P. Terry Heffernan
We have received news of the death of Terry Heffernan, from whom the Mt Hiwi
Trust purchased the Mt-Hiwi block. Terry had wanted to carry out the work
we're doing, but circumstances prevented him from doing so. However, his
generosity and patience greatly enabled the Trust to purchase the land and
continue with his vision.
February 2010 .... A possible fencing tenderer #2?
DoC advise that they are in talks with a training trust, with a view to building
the fence in early April...
December 2009 .... More fencers to be lined up
Given the lack of action by our contractor, DoC have advised that the tender
is to be re-let. Yes, legal action was considered, and no, it's not considered
worthwhile. Unfortunately, our moral high ground will be a year behind on being
fenced.
30 June 2009 .... The date for completion of the fencing contract passes
with no start to fence
Absolutely no action has occured on our fence. The materials are all laid out (have
been since March), but our contractor is apparently happy doing other work.
March 2009 .... Fencing Contractor signed
A contractor has been signed to carry out a shorter fence than originally envisaged
(due to higher than expected labour rates). Completion is expected by mid-year.
June 2006 .... All permits received - DoC now to manage fencing contract
We have all the permissions needed to carry out fencing around the entire
circumference of the Reserve Block. DoC are to carry out the fencing contract
per agreement with the Nature Heritage Fund.
April 2006
We've received the fencing permit APPLICATION. In discussion with Apex (STDC's
consultants for roading work) it appears we just need to sign and return the
application - which is what's happening as i type (Richard)
February 2006 .... an email from the Taranaki Kiwi Trust
Hi everyone,
Good news; kiwi have been confirmed as occurring at Mt Hiwi
I took out Rowan from the Mt Hiwi Trust on Monday night for a kiwi survey
in there.
Between 10pm and 2am (on listening sites) we heard two males
and two females within the 300 odd ha property (we covered approx. 2/3's of
it in listening coverage). There were a further two possible males, and another
possible female, although they were a bit sketchy. So that's four to seven
kiwi known to be present!
Directly opposite to where we stayed, 3km south (the log cabin) we heard another
two males on the farm there.
I still need to make a map and put in the records etc for this survey - will
come in due course. Just thought you might all like to know!
The TKT and the Mt Hiwi Trust are now talking about potential trapping work
at the site. They currently have 30 traps over a 2km ridge-track, which will
be spaced out further. Another 20 to 30 traps will be made over the coming
months by them as well. The TKT¹s new Community Kiwi Programme will make
traps freely available to projects like this around Taranaki. The question
is now, can the Mt Hiwi Trust commit to the trap checking regime? It is likely
they will fund raise to cover trap-checking expenses by a contractor
ultimately.
These guys could use a hand with any locally based trappers voluntary
at this stage. Anyone know anyone locally in Wanganui/Waverley who might be
interested? Please let Rowan via this website - info@mt-hiwi.org.nz
Good on you Rowan for driving the trapping work! Will be in touch.
Cheers
Cees
Cees Bevers
Technical Adviser
*Taranaki Kiwi Trust*
P.O.Box 867, New Plymouth
email: info@taranakikiwi.org.nz
www.taranakikiwi.org.nz
**The Taranaki Kiwi Trust is generously supported by the Taranaki Electricity
Trust and the TSB Community Trust.**
2005
Ongoing trapping throughout the year! Still progressing with fencing
plans. Meanwhile the land moves through the natural cycles of the seasons
safe from interference at large.
2004
November
More trapping is happening all the time. Also, we are continuing
to work on our fencing. Many thanks to all our supporters.
October
Well spring is truly upon us. As the weather turns
- so does the possiblities of spending more time on the Land. We are hoping
to take a trip to the land...details follow:
***There is to be a visit to Mt-Hiwi, dependant upon enough
people being interested!***
As some may be aware, Michelle hopes to coordinate a trial of a "forest
monitoring and assessment kit" (FORMAK).
The intention is to try the kit out to see if it is worth the Trust purchasing
one. All are welcome for the tryout, with the idea being for as many people
as possible to become adept at monitoring.
The trial is to be carried out on the property over labour weekend
Would all those interested please CONTACT Michelle on info@mt-hiwi.org.nz
This will also be a great opportunity for Trust members to catch up, to see
the property, check out the traps that have been placed, and to soak up some
great bush.
Details about the kit can be viewed on http://www.formak.co.nz
***AGM planned***
Hi all
It's (past) time for another AGM.
When: Tuesday 19 October 2004
Time: 7pm
Venue: to be announced (but will be in Wellington)
Regards
Richard
September
23/9/05 - email from our Chairperson: Bruce phoned this morning
to say that the last check of the traps found 2
stoats and 8 rats!
Take that ya vermin! R.
Well its been a great year for the Trust. Writing to you from early September,
we have currently got 40 traps on the land for rats, stoats etc. Many thanks
to volunteers and trust members for taking their time and energy (hard walking)
to set these traps and to check them.
We are moving closer to fence building and people have been working hard for
the past 2 years to make this possible. We have funding approved for a deer
fence so its coming together.
Our resident hunter has been on the land a few times - and recently got 6
goats. We will be working towards regular visits to try and keep the goat
population down.
There have been a few slips through the land due to the wild weather we have
been experiencing. But this is part of the natural order. People accessing
the land have found it hard going, and the tracks are often overgrown with
trees across them, making visits a bit of a challenge. However, its wonderful
to see nature at her wild best!
So, the land is doing well and we are starting to manage the pests in a more
aggressive manner. We are also closer to fence building. The covenent should
be underway in the next few months. Things do seem to take time but be assured
- there are many people working hard in the background.
We are still interested in new members and appreciate any
input people have to offer. Please contact us (see below) with any queries
and interest.
We have archived the news from previous years, and this can be found in
archives.
Interested in becoming a member?, then email info@mt-hiwi.org.nz