Battle for the Banded Rail Spring Newsletter
Discover the exciting news and updates from the Battle for the Banded Rail
We believe it’s important to track our projects’ progress, celebrate our successes and acknowledge the many hard-working people who make them possible.
So we’ve created a storytelling space to showcase them all. Here you’ll find inspiring volunteer and donor profiles, project updates, media releases and the latest TET news. Don’t forget to bookmark the page, as we update our stories often.
We’ve also put together a Media Kit containing background information, fact sheets and stats, as well as links to a few high-resolution images. All media are welcome to download and make use of this resource.
Discover the exciting news and updates from the Battle for the Banded Rail
Join us for plant care mornings around the Waimea Inlet. It’s a great chance to revisit some of the Battle for the Banded Rail planting
Tucked off Waimea West Road in Brightwater, Snowden’s Bush is a beautiful remnant of native podocarp forest containing ancient tōtara, titoki, and mataī. The area
Great things are happening in the Wakapuaka catchment in North Nelson. The catchment includes the Wakapuaka Awa (river) and its tributaries—the Teal River and Lud
We recently had the pleasure of co-hosting the Predator Free Te Tauihu Regional Hui, a vibrant event dedicated to all things pest control. Over 300
We’re excited to share the news that Scott Burnett has stepped into the role as chair of Tasman Environmental Trust (TET). Scott brings with him
The Moutere Catchment Group has won a Freshwater Champion Award for its incredible action towards freshwater health in Aotearoa. An educator, an artist, two community
The planting season’s here and it’s going to be a goodie! Join the friendly super-organised Battle for the Banded Rail team at various planting bee’s
Imagine pedalling along the most remote part of Tasman’s Great Taste Cycle Trail, soaking in the rivers and mountains, when suddenly you stumble upon a
The team at Craigs Investment Partners Nelson recently took a break from the office to help the Battle for the Banded Rail community conservation project.
Battle for the Banded Rail are excited to share the results of their 2024 Fernbird Survey, with the number of fernbirds increasing from just a
It’s exciting news for conservation in Mohua with Pest Free Onetahua discovering a great spotted kiwi in their project area. Once common in the hills
Discover the exciting news and updates from the Motueka Catchment Collective
An essential part of successful restoration is caring for the plants after the hard work of planting is done. Please join us for plant releasing
Pest Free Onetahua is a unique conservation project spanning 12,000ha – from the tip of Onetahua Farewell Spit, including Pākawau Bush in Kahurangi National Park
In an era where environmental concerns are at the forefront of global discussion, local initiatives are crucial in nurturing community-driven conservation. To strengthen networks of
With a little help from TET the whole of Māpua School got their hands dirty recently, helping to plant over 400 natives at the school.
From Motueka to Tasman, and Kina to Jackett Island, a dedicated initiative is safeguarding endangered native birds. Kina Bird Song is on a mission to
Please note that the trap figures are taken from traps logged on Trap NZ as at end June each year. These are a cumulative figure.
TET’s Core & Restore Blue Carbon pilot project has been hailed as a “revolution”. It’s been three years since TET and the Waimea Inlet Forum
‘Core and Restore’ is a community based initiative with plans to measure, protect and restore blue carbon habitats across Te Tauihi (the top of the
The official announcement of the MPI Sustainable Land Use funding for the Motueka Catchment Collective (MCC) took place at Shedwood Hall, Tapawera on the 2nd
Forestry and Farmers are working together to protect one of New Zealand’s most iconic, but most endangered birds – the whio. A new chapter unfolds
Research shows we can reduce emissions by more than a quarter just by making a handful of specific lifestyle changes and creating a society of
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