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2015 MET 6 Hour Adventure Race

06/05/2015 22:13
Thank you to everyone who competed in our 6 Hour Adventure Race.  We hope you enjoyed the race.  We would like to take this opportunity to thank our generous sponsors and supporters – Whakatane District Council, Edgecumbe Lions, Julians Berry Farm, Pee Jays White Island Tours, Christie...

Awakeri Playcentre visits the Manawahe Ecological Community Centre

20/04/2015 17:11
On Tuesday the 24th of March the children from Awakeri Playcentre visited the Manawahe Ecological Community Centre to learn about the natural environment of the forest and the threat of introduced predators to our native birds. The day started with an `Easter egg’ hunt where the children had to...

Baiting Day - Sunday 19th April 2015

08/04/2015 14:03
  It's that time again - we have managed to keep the rats in the cell tower block down to very low numbers since we started baiting this area but we need to do another round before winter to keep the pressure on.This involves walking through the scenic bush and placing bait in the bait...

Kokako Trust and MET updates

11/11/2014 20:57
Kokako Trust Project Update. The Manawahe Kokako Trust are progressing well in their efforts to learn more about why the local Kokako population appears to be declining. Experts have identified 13 potential pairs from which 5 nests will be chosen to be monitored. Special monitoring cameras have...

Lydia Milbank RIP

28/10/2014 14:57
Our thoughts are with Janet and family at this sad time, after the death of their lovely Lydia.  We will miss her presence greatly at our MET  meetings and events.  A treasure lost, but not forgotten!  RIP.

Bait Laying

19/09/2014 18:55
Due to poor weather conditions this has been resheduled to the 28th September.  Please contact Peter Fergusson via the website contact details if you are interested in helping out this time or later.

Environmental Educator position.

19/09/2014 18:42
We are pleased to announce that this position has been filled and would like to thank all the applicants and people who have shown interest in it.  We are fortunate to have employed an experienced local teacher bringing the right skills and lots of enthusiasm to the post. She is keen to hear...

Bait laying, Spring 2014

27/08/2014 07:38
On the 14th of September this year we will be repeating our bait laying at Manawahe near the cell tower.  We need volunteers to help with this and ask you to contact us if you can help. It will be a Sunday morning bush walk followed by a BBQ lunch provided by the trust. Pairs of volunteers or...

Enviromental Educator Position

27/08/2014 07:35
Closing date for applications for this position is the 02.09.14 .

Kokako researching with your help. Adopt a pair?

22/08/2014 19:14
Hello Friends of MET This is just an update about some exciting activities that are getting under way in Manawahe. Manawahe Kokako Trust has teamed up with a variety of organisations and obtained funding to find out why the Manawahe Kokako population is seemingly declining. There are many...
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