MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL He körero no te Kaunihera o Wairau Sounds News A . in Working for Nature/Mahi mõ te Taiao launching soon Have your say on the Victoria Domain Reserves support achieving this vision. are a special place and enjoyed To view a copy of the new draft management plan and to make a submission visit: www.mariborough. govt.nzirecreation'parks-and-open- spacesiparks-and-open-spaces plans-and-reports/victoria-domain draft-reserve-management-plan-for- victoria-domain-reserves/?ed-step-t Work is under way for a new grant scheme, Working for Nature/Mahi mo te Talao. little native vegetation, as well as waterway and wetland margins. This $25.000 incorporates the Tui to Town and Greening Mariborough programme with grants of up to $5.000 per applicant in any one year." The Victoria Domain Reserves by thousands of locals and visitors each year Applications for the S70,000 environment fund will open in November allowing landowners, businesses and community organisations to apply for funding to help restore and protect native habitats. The Reserves in Waitohu Picton and "The remaining $45.000 per year is for projects to control animal and plant pests that are threatening native wildlife and habitats. These Waikawa, provide a wide range of recreational activities and also have significant natural values, and are of great significance to local wi. They have a variety of tracks along the ridgeline for walkers and cyclists, Environmental Science and Monitoring Manager, Alan Johnson, says this fund was created to build on up to $15,000 per applicant in any You can also emait victoriadomainreviewomariborough, govt.nz or pick up a submission form from the Council's offices in Blenheim or Picton. grants to protect native habitats are while a lower track connects Picton and Waikawa marinas. the success of the Tui to Town and one year." A new draft reserve management Greening Marlborough programmes, Applications for this contestable plan has been prepared replacing the last one adopted by Council in 1995. Te Atiawa o Te Waka-a-Maui Submissions close at 5.00 pm on 15 which are being replaced by the new. fund will open online on Monday expanded scheme. January 2021. 2 November and close on Friday 27 November 2020. Successful Trust and the Council have been "The programme not only allocates more funding for environmental grants, but also expands what the tunds can be used for. Projects can take place on public, private or Maori-owned land," Mr Johnson said. applicants will be notified by Christmas. working together to prepare the new plan since late 2017. Input was sought from community groups and the public also provided feedback in 2018. The new draft management plan includes an overall vision where the Reserves"are treasured as a place for recreation whilst natural, cultural and historical values are respected and responsibly enhanced "The grant makes $25.000 available per year to restore native habitats, and improve biodiversity and freshwater quality. The focus is on planting lowland areas of South Mariborough where there is and protected." Objectives, policies and key actions are included to MAKE TOWN Marlborough i-SITES are OPEN! marsereug ACTIVATION DAYS Pop in and visit the team to book Let's make it happen...join us in supporting regional Marlborough domestic travel, tours and activi- ties across the Marlborough region and the rest of NZ. Seddon - Sun 18th October Open Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm Saturday - Sunday 10am - 2pm DO SOMETNING Blenheim - Sat 24th October NEW Had ro Maritboroughzcom for more informatio See www.makeitmarlborough.co.nz for more information. MMM MM SITE an H nay MARLBOROUGH SOUNDS MARINAS Petan mOCK vna For up to date sailing, news and weather from Marlborough Sounds Marinas visit: www.msmarinas.co.nz www.MARLBOROUGH.GOVT.NZ I 03 520 7400 | 15 SEYMOUR STREET, BLENHEIM, 7201 NEW ZEALAND MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL He körero no te Kaunihera o Wairau Sounds News A . in Working for Nature/Mahi mõ te Taiao launching soon Have your say on the Victoria Domain Reserves support achieving this vision. are a special place and enjoyed To view a copy of the new draft management plan and to make a submission visit: www.mariborough. govt.nzirecreation'parks-and-open- spacesiparks-and-open-spaces plans-and-reports/victoria-domain draft-reserve-management-plan-for- victoria-domain-reserves/?ed-step-t Work is under way for a new grant scheme, Working for Nature/Mahi mo te Talao. little native vegetation, as well as waterway and wetland margins. This $25.000 incorporates the Tui to Town and Greening Mariborough programme with grants of up to $5.000 per applicant in any one year." The Victoria Domain Reserves by thousands of locals and visitors each year Applications for the S70,000 environment fund will open in November allowing landowners, businesses and community organisations to apply for funding to help restore and protect native habitats. The Reserves in Waitohu Picton and "The remaining $45.000 per year is for projects to control animal and plant pests that are threatening native wildlife and habitats. These Waikawa, provide a wide range of recreational activities and also have significant natural values, and are of great significance to local wi. They have a variety of tracks along the ridgeline for walkers and cyclists, Environmental Science and Monitoring Manager, Alan Johnson, says this fund was created to build on up to $15,000 per applicant in any You can also emait victoriadomainreviewomariborough, govt.nz or pick up a submission form from the Council's offices in Blenheim or Picton. grants to protect native habitats are while a lower track connects Picton and Waikawa marinas. the success of the Tui to Town and one year." A new draft reserve management Greening Marlborough programmes, Applications for this contestable plan has been prepared replacing the last one adopted by Council in 1995. Te Atiawa o Te Waka-a-Maui Submissions close at 5.00 pm on 15 which are being replaced by the new. fund will open online on Monday expanded scheme. January 2021. 2 November and close on Friday 27 November 2020. Successful Trust and the Council have been "The programme not only allocates more funding for environmental grants, but also expands what the tunds can be used for. Projects can take place on public, private or Maori-owned land," Mr Johnson said. applicants will be notified by Christmas. working together to prepare the new plan since late 2017. Input was sought from community groups and the public also provided feedback in 2018. The new draft management plan includes an overall vision where the Reserves"are treasured as a place for recreation whilst natural, cultural and historical values are respected and responsibly enhanced "The grant makes $25.000 available per year to restore native habitats, and improve biodiversity and freshwater quality. The focus is on planting lowland areas of South Mariborough where there is and protected." Objectives, policies and key actions are included to MAKE TOWN Marlborough i-SITES are OPEN! marsereug ACTIVATION DAYS Pop in and visit the team to book Let's make it happen...join us in supporting regional Marlborough domestic travel, tours and activi- ties across the Marlborough region and the rest of NZ. Seddon - Sun 18th October Open Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm Saturday - Sunday 10am - 2pm DO SOMETNING Blenheim - Sat 24th October NEW Had ro Maritboroughzcom for more informatio See www.makeitmarlborough.co.nz for more information. MMM MM SITE an H nay MARLBOROUGH SOUNDS MARINAS Petan mOCK vna For up to date sailing, news and weather from Marlborough Sounds Marinas visit: www.msmarinas.co.nz www.MARLBOROUGH.GOVT.NZ I 03 520 7400 | 15 SEYMOUR STREET, BLENHEIM, 7201 NEW ZEALAND