Who We Are
Te Hoiere / Pelorus Restoration Project would not be possible without the drive and ongoing support from the community, governing trust, partner agencies and organisations.
Our trustees represent tangata whenua, the community, and Marlborough District Council, with special advisers from our key funding partners Department of Conservation and Ministry for the Environment.
Ngāti Kuia are celebrated and respected as Mana Whenua and kaitiaki of Te Hoiere, and likewise, Rangitāne o Wairau as Mana Whenua of the Kaituna sub-catchment.
Learn more about the mana whenua of Te Hoiere and sites of significance
A working group of passionate people from partner organisations provide their expertise and views to drive the Project's vision into the future.
Te Hoiere/Pelorus catchment spans 110,108 hectares with freshwater streams and rivers, and the biodiversity that depends on it.
The forestry industry, through Top of the South Wood Council, is undertaking five innovation projects in Te Hoiere.
In the community, farmers like Karen Morrison have led freshwater efforts with their neighbours.
Near the Pelorus Bridge, the Richmonds have been making freshwater improvements for years
Lucie is out and about as Te Hoiere Bat Recovery Project’s Predator Control Officer
Wendy champions grassroots conservation, especially the intersection of nature and productive farmland
A Canvastown dairy farm uses a diverse pasture mix for soil health after attending one of our workshops
Sarah is passionate about fostering the next generation of kaitiaki and getting tamariki to connect with nature
Havelock Community Association is a Project partner, driving projects in and around Havelock township
Project partners
Te Hoiere Project is aligned with Kotahitanga mō Te Taiao, which promotes collective action towards enhancing and protecting biodiversity in Te Tauihu, the top of the South Island. Read more about Kotahitanga mō te Taiao or check out the video below.
About the Project
Initiated in 2019, Te Hoiere Project seeks to revitalise Te Hoiere/Pelorus catchments from the mountains into the sea (ki uta ki tai) and to be a leading example of community-driven environmental restoration. The catchment is one of 14 priority catchments in DOC's Ngā Awa River Restoration Programme and an exemplar catchment as part of Ministry for the Environment's At Risk Catchments Programme.
The Project can't achieve what we do without the combined effort, help and support of the community, iwi, funders, and stakeholders. Thank you for your continued partnership and support.