Mātai Kōkako Conservation Project

EST 2022

SPONSORS and VOLUNTEERS

We can’t do this on our own! We are grateful for assistance from friends and family, and contributions from our sponsors.
Financial sponsorsThank you to the Auckland Council for providing a $10,000 grant for the year through to March 2024, via the Regional Environment and Natural Heritage Grant. Thank you to Macpac Fund for Good for their generous donation of $10,000 in December 2024. The targeted environmental rates fund from the Auckland Council has generously provided $9,800 to support the project to mid 2027. Gear sponsor Thank you to the Macpac Fund for Good for the provision of 3 back packs and 3 raincoats to assist us in our project.
Neighbours - Special Mention The Maddocks would like to make a special mention to their supportive and helpful neighbours Dave Stampa and Jacqui Tuck, as well as the Richardson and Healy families for allowing access through their land to our network. Volunteer help A special mention to Paul Edington of Bridget Gilbert Landscape Architects for his generous contribution of his time on a fortnightly basis to assist us on the trap lines. Paul's enthusiasm motivates us to keep going.
Website help A big thank you to Christian Reynolds for help with the development of this website.
Pest management software supplierThe project is grateful for free access to the Trap NZ software provided by PredatorFree 2050 NZ.
Friend and ‘contractor’ who assists for approximately 2 days per month.
Paul - our right-hand man
Family friend.
Becky and our helper, Ngaio
Becky modelling the new raincoat and backpack supplied by the Macpac Fund for Good
A group of 4 mates who enjoy the outdoors – Bridget, Paul, Jan and Joe
The Happy Campers - Paul, Jan, Becky, Bridget and Joe
The Northland and Bay of Plenty nieces and nephews.
The Nephs (and nieces)