Mangapārae Papakainga Ecological Restoration

With support we have been able to achieve important elements of our overall vision: to restore the land, waterways and all that are nurtured by these. The planting is filtering and cleaning the waterways and life is slowly returning evidenced by our DNA testing results. Also networking with others in our region doing the same mahi as well as informing our marae Taio awareness under Te mana o Te Wai legislation. The papakainga feeds into the Waipaoa awa and also Mangatu awa contributing to their overall health. Tuna and watercress are returning which allows kai for marae activities. With continued and sustained pest control, weed control and maintenance of fencing we will be able to sustain the project.