Press Release – New Zealand Government
A big injection of Jobs for Nature funding will create much-needed jobs and financial security for families in TeTairwhiti, and has exciting prospects for conservation in the region, Conservation Minister Kiri Allan says.
Hon Kiri Allan
Minita mō Te Papa Atawhai
A big injection of Jobs for Nature funding will create much-needed jobs and financial security for families in TeTairāwhiti, and has exciting prospects for conservation in the region, Conservation Minister Kiri Allan says.
“The projects target local communities most affected by the economic consequences of COVID 19 and are designed to restore and protect a range of ecosystems as well as safeguard heritage sites with significant cultural value.
Minita mō Te Papa
Atawhai
A big injection of Jobs for Nature funding
will create much-needed jobs and financial security for
families in TeTairāwhiti, and has exciting prospects for
conservation in the region, Conservation Minister Kiri Allan
says.
“The projects target local communities most
affected by the economic consequences of COVID 19 and are
designed to restore and protect a range of ecosystems as
well as safeguard heritage sites with significant cultural
value.
“They will create 165 new jobs over the next
three years and provide fantastic training opportunities for
those looking for pathways into a conservation
career.
“The Government’s $14.9million will fund
Press Release – New Zealand Government
A big injection of Jobs for Nature funding will create much-needed jobs and financial security for families in TeTairwhiti, and has exciting prospects for conservation in the region, Conservation Minister Kiri Allan says.
Hon Kiri Allan
Minita mō Te Papa Atawhai
A big injection of Jobs for Nature funding will create much-needed jobs and financial security for families in TeTairāwhiti, and has exciting prospects for conservation in the region, Conservation Minister Kiri Allan says.
“The projects target local communities most affected by the economic consequences of COVID 19 and are designed to restore and protect a range of ecosystems as well as safeguard heritage sites with significant cultural value.
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Hundreds more hands funded to work for nature
“The work we are funding includes everything from pest control and restoration planting to plant propagation, skill building and education initiatives across Aotearoa New Zealand,” Kiri Allan said.
Examples are a predator control project to create a biodiversity corridor between Lake Rotokare and Omoana in Taranaki, a marae-led project that aims to increase whio and kiwi numbers on the East Coast and a nationwide education and training programme to help hunters contribute to conservation outcomes.
“These things show that our conservation effort is much broader than just getting rid of pests and protecting threatened species.”