Chris, Nigel and Karen Morrsion
For many years, Linkwater dairy farmers Chris, Nigel and Karen have been quietly restoring the streams on their property, fencing them off from stock, planting the banks and improving fish passage so native fish can move freely through the waterways. They have even retired an unproductive area of their run-off block, turning it into a space the wider community can enjoy along the Link Pathway. Their farm has also become a hands-on classroom for local students. Find out more about what the Morrison's and other Linkwater farmers are doing.
Michael and Marion Payton
After 40 years on their 9.5Ha property in Rai Valley, Michael and Marion are helping to reduce stream bank erosion through planting. Read more about their planting project.
Barbara and Bruce Richmond
On 220 hectares between Canvastown and the Pelorus Bridge, Bruce and Barbara Richmond have fenced waterways, planted wetland and riparian margins, and released dung beetles. Find out more about what Bruce and Barbara have been up to.
Te Hoiere Bat Recovery Project
Since 2010, this Forest and Bird initiative has undertaken predator control to protect pekapeka or long tailed bat in Te Hoiere. Learn more about what it takes to protect one of New Zealand's only remaining land mammals.
Mason and Rebecca Coleman-Cowie
Protecting significant wetland areas through planting was a no-brainer for the Coleman-Cowie's. Find out more about their planting project.
The Forestry Industry
The forestry industry, through Top of the South Wood Council, are actively involved with Te Hoiere Project. They currently led three research projects. Find out more about their work here.
Hamish and Charlotte O'Donnell
On a 94-hectare beef and dairy farm between the Pelorus Bridge and Rai Valley Township, fences have gone up, dung beetles have been released, and native plants have started to go into the ground. Find out more about Hamish and Charlotte's commitment to enhancing their property.
Carol and Glyn Jones
Ronga Valley farmers Glyn and Carol Jones first came across Te Hoiere Project at the 2020 Rai Valley Show since then they have fenced waterways and established over 7,000 native plants on their 40Ha property. Find out more about Carol and Glyn.
Havelock Birdsong
Supported by the Havelock community, this trapping project protects the wildlife of Motuweka Estuary.
