Relationship celebrated

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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Student power in spades at Pukemokemoke

Following successful path laying and weed pulling adventures in March, EcoQuest Education Foundation decided another visit to Pukemokemoke would be in order.  Lecturer Robyn Sinclair reports. I love the drive to Pukemokemoke from our field centre in Kaiaua – lots … Continue reading

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Proper job

There were only five of them, but they were champion builders, says Friends of Pukemokemoke’s Alan Leadley. Last Sunday the keen workers ‘expertly’ constructed another section of the boardwalk over flood-prone Mangatea River flats. The track is now nearly finished … Continue reading

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Fine weekend brings out the planters

A good number of helping hands turned out to Saturday’s working bee at Pukemokemoke – and while the sun shone, all 300 trees were planted. Many weeds were dealt to, and the track damaged by last month’s flood was repaired. … Continue reading

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All hands needed

(And all feet to be in gumboots!) It was a wet and gloomy day last Saturday as four hardy souls braved the big wet to plant more trees at Pukemokemoke Reserve. The clouds parted, and while rather damp underfoot, the … Continue reading

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Planting party at Pukemokemoke

More than 150 holes have been dug, and 750 plants ordered for a plantathon at Pukemokemoke Reserve. The day is set for Saturday July 21, from 9am until “it’s all over,” says Warwick Silvester. The plan is to plant a … Continue reading

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