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.
Monday, 19 July 2021, 11:45 am
The Government is throwing its support behind an
ambitious project to restore native biodiversity and build
long-term conservation careers, Conservation Minister Kiri
Allan says.
Predator Free Bay of Islands aims to
eradicate predators from the three main peninsulas in the
region, and significantly reduce their impact throughout the
wider 80,000-plus hectare Bay of Islands area.
“A $4
million investment through Jobs for Nature (Mahi mō te
Taiao) will enable Predator Free 2050 Ltd to help iwi,
hapū, landowners and community groups progress their vision
of a predator free Taitokerau,” Kiri Allan said.
The
project has a budget of $15m through contributions from
Press Release – New Zealand Government The Government is throwing its support behind an ambitious project to restore native biodiversity and build long-term conservation careers, Conservation Minister Kiri Allan says. Predator Free Bay of Islands aims to eradicate predators from the three …
The Government is throwing its support behind an ambitious project to restore native biodiversity and build long-term conservation careers, Conservation Minister Kiri Allan says.
Predator Free Bay of Islands aims to eradicate predators from the three main peninsulas in the region, and significantly reduce their impact throughout the wider 80,000-plus hectare Bay of Islands area.
“A $4 million investment through Jobs for Nature (Mahi mō te Taiao) will enable Predator Free 2050 Ltd to help iwi, hapū, landowners and community groups progress their vision of a predator free Taitokerau,” Kiri Allan said.
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