Pukemokemoke

This is the page for the Friends of Pukemokemoke. This keen lot of willing workers are always up to something and this is the place to see what’s happening and join in if you wish.

Inspiring day at Reserve

Posted on April 12, 2013 by

Waikato Regional Council summer student Jess Pasisi visited Pukemokemoke for the first time yesterday to attend the Landcare Field Day.  She reports on an inspiring experience. It was day of pests, networking and bats at the annual Landcare Networking Field … Continue reading →

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Student power shines again at Reserve

Posted on April 4, 2013 by

They’ve pulled weeds there, planted seedlings and even dabbled in some path building, but for this third visit Pukemokemoke felt the power of the EcoQuest bridge build. Lecturer Robyn Sinclair explains. They say third time is a charm, and it … Continue reading →

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Pukemokemoke update

Posted on January 8, 2013 by

Weed growth is second only to the Waikato maize, says Friends of Pukemokemoke’s Alan Leadley.  “The warm wet summer we’ve had so far means that the young trees which were recently weeded  are already again nearly covered on weeds.” He … Continue reading →

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Many hands make lighter work at Reserve

Posted on December 6, 2012 by

It’s been a wonderful year the Reserve at Pukemokemoke, says Alan Leadley. The main loop tracks to the summit have been improved, and the Mangatea area of weed and privet infestation has been well and truly changed into an area … Continue reading →

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Botanists hone their skills at Pukemokemoke

Posted on November 26, 2012 by

There was some serious botanising going on at Pukemokemoke today. Early in the morning two vans discharged a group of students visiting the bush reserve as part of a summer school project. Waikato University biology lecturer Chrissen Gemmill has been … Continue reading →

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Relationship celebrated

Posted on November 19, 2012 by

Tauhei Marae recently hosted the Friends of Pukemokemoke Trust to mark the successful partnership between the trust and local iwi. Alan Leadley gives his impression of a special day. As the Good Book says, “it is more blessed to give … Continue reading →

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