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SECTION ONE: Project Information
1. Project summary
Project title
Whenuakite Kiwi Care Operational Programme
Name of applicant/community group
Whenuakiwi Trust t/a Whenuakite Kiwi Care Group
Contact person(s)
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1 - S7(2)(a) LGOIMA 1987
1 - S7(2)(a) LGOIM...
1 - S7(2)(a) LGOIMA 1987
Legal entity status
Charitable Trust CC10895
Short project description
Whenuakiwi Trust has been operating since 2001 on 2570ha of private land and 984ha
of Public Conservation Land (PCL). Our mission statement from 2000 states: “To
promote the welfare of Kiwi and their habitat in the Whenuakite and surrounding
area.” We achieve this with a trap network consisting of 553 traps spread over about
110km of trapline. We target all introduced species with a focus on mustelids and a bi-
kill of rats, hedgehogs and feral cats. Our initial aim was to protect kiwi. But our
approach and dedication to conservation has led to a thriving habitat allowing other
indigenous species to flourish. In partnership with Iwi, Department of Conservation
(DOC) and Waikato Regional Council (WRC) we utilise aerial 1080. We chose early on
not to handle our kiwi. We employ a contractor to co-ordinate volunteers trapping 141
traps; he also services 212 (141 private land, 68 PCL) traps for WKCG . Many of our
private landowners fund their own traps (200) and maintain their own lines. Our long-
term goal is to forever ensure predator numbers are kept as low as possible by utilising
best practice methods. Our results show that our methods are working as we have
attained a growth in kiwi numbers consistently for every survey that has been done.
We have mobs of Kereru, Bittern, Tomtits, Pateke, and groups of Kaka.
Outside of our one paid contractor position, the remaining work is delivered by a small
core group of volunteers. They do this for their grandchildren and to carry on a legacy
of those founding members, no longer with us.
Project location
We operate between
1 - S7(2)(a) LGOIMA 1987
in
the
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. Map included in Section 4.
Duration of funding
August 2020 to July 2024
Total project cost
Total
Year
1
Year
2
Year
3
Year
4
(exclusive of GST if your group is GST
registered, inclusive of GST if not
$528,063
$124,808
$126,401
$127,920
$148,934
registered)
WRC Natural Heritage Fund
Total
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
contribution (exclusive of GST if your
group is GST registered, inclusive of
$248,707
$12,860
$71,234
$71,944
$92,669
GST if not registered)
2. Project Location & Land Status
Size of project in hectares
3554ha total
Land ownership and permissions
Project area is made up of the following Public and Private land. Permission has been
granted for work in all these areas:
•
2570ha of private land - made up of 7 landowners to date;
•
930ha of Public Conservation Land (we have a Community Agreement with
DOC);
•
54ha in consultation with Ngati Hei and DOC at
1 - S7(2)(a) LGOIMA 198
7 coordinating
on behalf of the
. Tenure is Public Conservation
1 - S7(2)(a) LGOIMA 1987
Land.
Current legal protection
2570 hectares of private land having 10 QE11 Covenants totalling 209ha.
3. Project Details
You may submit project plans and/or your organisation’s strategic plan as separate documents to this application. However,
you are required to summarise the information required in the boxes below as this helps Council to compare attributes across
different funding applications.
What is the environmental
With a proven track record of over 20 years, Whenuakite Kiwi Care has set the
opportunity or problem that you plan
groundwork to continue to protect Coromandel brown kiwi. The critical task is to keep
to address with this project?
and maintain success. We are the Eastern Coromandel’s southern most extensive
predator control group. This funding will allow us to:
•
Contribute to recovery of the Coromandel brown kiwi in the southern Coromandel;
•
Increase flora and fauna in terms of numbers and diversity within the Whenuakite
area including rata, pohutukawa, tanekaka, kohekohe and kiwi, kereru and kaka;
•
Benefit the region’s area by removing predators and providing a safe haven for our
native species;
•
Allow the group to further protect significant kauri stands and to protect them from
kauri dieback;
•
Actively manage threats such as, dogs and feral cats within the protected area.
What is the solution or actions that
Predator control over the past twenty years has resulted in an increase in the
you will implement and how will
Whenuakite kiwi population of 133 pairs. We plan to continue this increase with
these address the problem stated
extensive pest control within the area, trapping weasels, stoats, rats, feral cats &
above?
hedgehogs – thereby keeping their numbers low. We work in collaboration with DOC &
WRC to use both trapping and aerial 1080 pest control. This combination of methods
has proven very effective over the past 20 years.
Total predator numbers killed:
2001-2020 Stoats=1680, Ferrets=15, Weasels=332, Feral cats 358;
2012-2020 Hedgehogs=1060;
2009-2020 Rats=9365.
Is this project part of a larger, ongoing This project covers all the WKCG project area.
programme?
We are part of Predator Free Hauraki Coromandel Community Trust. Our Operations
Manager is on the working group and is also a Trustee.
Our point of difference from other groups is that we don’t handle our Kiwi in any shape
or form (other than when asked to help with translocation of kiwi to Motutapu as part
of the National Recovery Plan for Coromandel Brown Kiwi to ensure genetic diversity,
and when we had concerns for kiwi in logging operational area). We do not participate
in Operation Nest Egg and we do not use transmitters - our only interaction with our
birds is with cameras, acoustic recorders and 5-yearly call count survey.
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We complement other Coromandel groups – e.g.
1
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A 1987
- by obtaining a 10% annualised increase in kiwi numbers with what is regarded as best
practice.
Kiwi numbers are measured by conducting a call count survey every five years from 24
sites. The last survey was completed in May 2020. The years in between we do an
informal call count from 5 sites.
We are part of the positive use of long-term trapping and aerial 1080 with WRC and
DOC. This operation occurs on a 3-4-year cycle, with the last operation occurring in 2019.
We are involved with Iwi and DOC in the management of a trapline on Public
Conservation Land at
1 - S7(2)(a) LGOIMA 1987 , coordinating on behalf of the
1 - S7(2)(a) LGOIMA 1987
.
1 - S7(2)(a) LGOIMA 1987
Community Education Awareness and Advocacy - An education trap line has been
established with a variety of traps that are checked weekly by enthusiastic 6-11-year
old’s. They also learn basic bush skills, knowledge and the love of the outdoors.
Will the project complement previous
The project will complement historical work by allowing the ground-based animal pest
or existing initiatives and if so, how?
control work we have done since 2001 in the Public Conservation Land for the Dept of
Conservation and private landowners.
It will support gains made in significantly reducing predator numbers such as mustelids
complementing the previous five aerial 1080 operations done on private and DOC land
with one paid contractor, private landowners and volunteers trapping the years in
between.
What is the ecological significance of
Our work has highlighted the importance of protecting kiwi habitat to ensure the
the project? Does it involve
ongoing survival of our native species. The return and recovery of Coromandel Brown
protection or restoration of habitats
Kiwi has been at the centre of work since the group began. However, early on the group
that are regionally under-
recognised the need for ecosystem recovery and have aimed to take an approach that
represented, or the protection or
benefits not just kiwi numbers but the area as a whole. All native species have benefited
management of threatened species?
from the conservation work being done in the area. We now see groups of kaka, and
kereru numbers keep increasing up to 150 in groups seen grazing pasture and bittern
are sighted on the wetlands. Pateke and tomtits are moving further north in the area.
We are using accoustic recorders to track where bittern and Cook’s Petrel may be in the
area.
The Waikato Regional Council has classified the majority of the project area as Nationally
Significant (TC386), described as follows:
“Coastal to semi-coastal secondary forest - Kauri-tanekaha, Rata-
podocarp/tawa, Pohutukawa. Flora and Fauna classified in the NZ Threat
Classification Lists as nationally vulnerable are present”.
“Under-represented protected forest in the coastal to semi-coastal zone,
providing the largest intact sequence of forest and streams from the coast
inland in the ED. Healthy nationally vulnerable and gradual declining
threatened fauna species present, including NI brown kiwi, kaka, kereru, and
significant flora including
Pimelea
tomentosa.”
Also TC386a:
“The 863.26ha Whenuakite-Tapuaetahi Coastal Forest site is a component of
the large coastal forest east of SH25 stretching between Hot Water Beach and
Tairua. It is owned by several private groups/individuals and is made up of
several different forest types. In the
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. Catchment streams run from
forested to the sea. Vegetation is a mix of secondary forest and induced
scrublands on steep hillsides, with some areas of pasture. Forest on the SE coast
to Lynch Stream is heavily modified and is predominantly scrubland
communities with remnant pohutukawa associations on the coast and
broadleaved species in steep gullies. There are elements of primary lowland
forest near the main ridge and in the large gully systems. A regenerating kauri-
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tanekaha association is present on spurs and scrubland communities on the
western margin closer to areas of developed farmland. Fauna classified in the
New Zealand Threat Classification Lists as nationally vulnerable are present. It
is designated as a KES (site 11/6) and is buffered to the north and south by other
SNA's. It also buffers a small coastal reserve. Animal threats are managed
through much (but not all) of the site, which is part of a significant area for
nationally vulnerable threatened species on the Coromandel”.
“Under-represented forest in the coastal to semi-coastal zone, providing the
largest intact sequence of forest and streams from the coast inland in the ED.
Healthy nationally vulnerable threatened species population, and gradual
declining population”.
Whenuakite is the Eastern Coromandel southern most Kiwi project - the success of other
groups such as Project Kiwi and Kapowai rely on this being a strong hold.
Is the project in a priority catchment? Waikato Regional Council Coromandel Zone has prioritised works such as catchment
management, wetlands and forest fragment restoration, kauri protection and erosion
protection within the Whenuakite Catchment for much of the last decade. Several of the
key landowners involved in WKCG have been involved in significant riparian, wetland,
and forest fragment protection since 2005. Most recently is the development of the
Whitianga/Mercury Bay Harbour and Catchment Management Plan in which WKCG sits.
To what degree is the purpose of the
LTP – Whenuakite Kiwi Care operational area sits inside the Whitianga/Mercury Bay
project consistent with the RPS,
Harbour and Catchment Management Plan area. This is a priority project for WRC under
Regional Plan, RCP, LTP and other
current LTP. This work assists significantly in the community’s desire to increase and
planning and policy documents?
improve biodiversity values. Harbour and Catchment management assists in setting
operational priorities for WRC as well as feeding into statutory processes such as the
Coastal Plan review and RPMP. The Whitianga/Mercury Bay HCMP has a greater focus
on biodiversity than previous plans due to WKCG contribution along with the other key
predator control and Kiwi conservation initiatives within the catchment
Sea Change Tai Timu Tai Pari – emphasises the importance of mainland biodiversity. The
relative proximity to the Alderman Islands (an area identified for marine protection)
lends itself to becoming a refuge for coastal birds and a nursery for birds to repopulate
the islands.
This area is included in the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park Act area and gives effect to it by
activity protecting remant forest and threatened species.
The Waikato Conservation Management Strategy identifies the Whenuakite Kiwi area
and associated DOC estate.
Is the project area convenient to
Whenuakite Kiwi Care Group area sits to the south of Whitianga. Whitianga has been
population centres? To what degree
identified by the Thames Coromandel District Council as a growth area. North of Tairua,
will the regional community
Hot Water Beach and Hahei are a hot spot for tourists, all benefit by visitation of Kiwi,
potentially benefit from access to and
Kereru and Kaka. The health of the Forest within our walking tracks has improved and
protection of the values on the site?
is holding its own.
Does the project facilitate meaningful
We understand it is a work in progress with plenty to learn. Iwi attended our 2019 aerial
and effective participation with Maori
1080 drop and the new conversations with Iwi consisting of Ngati Hei, Ngati Hako, Ngati
and recognise their cultural values,
Tamatera and Ngati Porou is something we are involved in and looking forward to what
interests and associations; the
it will bring to WKCG in the future.
relationship of Maori and their
We were invited to and have hosted a case study and embrace Te Pukenga Atawhai at
culture and traditions with their
Lynch Stream for the new DOC Rangers 2018.
ancestral lands, water, sites, waahi
tapu and other taonga including
We were delighted to have
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L
G
O
IMA 1987 for Ngati Hei involved with
fauna and flora?
translocation of 3 adult Coromandel Brown Kiwi to Motutapu.
What are the partner organisations
Department of Conservation just finished 1 yr funding for Operations Manager.
and what is their level of funding and
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support being contributed to the
Kiwis for Kiwi part funding for kiwi call survey finishing July 2020 and 3yr funding for
project?
track maintenance and volunteer support finishing in July 2021.
1 - S7(2)(a) L
G
OIMA .
.. have donated eggs for 20yrs – these are one of the baits we use in traps.
Volunteers and landowners put in 2052 hrs per annum- checking traps monthly.
Volunteers put in 694hr per annum for administration (meetings and office work).
How will the biodiversity and natural
Whenuakite Kiwi Care Group has been operational in this area for 20 years. It is a project
heritage benefits of the project be
of passion and a forever project in the hearts and minds of the landowners and Trustees.
maintained in the long term?
A Trust structure is in place to support and consider the longevity .
Year-round monitoring and record keeping ensures we are maintaining our gains.
Operations Manager ensures the traps and traplines are checked and maintained.
Are any permits, licences or consents
Yes we have a Community Agreement in place for 5 yrs with DOC 2019-24.
required to deliver your project
(other than those for gaining access
to the land as described previously)?
Do you currently have a Health &
Yes - Updated on 25.09.2019.
Safety Plan to support the safe
Also updated for Covid19 prodedures June 2020.
delivery of the proposed activities?
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4. Project objectives
Objective
Key performance indicators (KPIs)
Source of measure/how it will be measured
Baseline information
Promote the welfare of Kiwi and habitat in the
Protect and enhance with a hands-off
Keep up our 5-year Kiwi Call Survey Report.
Started trapping 2001.
Whenuakite and surrounding area. This is a
approach.
Yearly acoustic recordings from 5 sites.
Call counts started in 2000 then 5-yearly
forever project.
To continue to increase our Kiwi
by Red Admiral Ecology.
Annual acoustic recorder survey at five sites.
Contribute with a hands-off approach to the
numbers.
Five yearly call counts have been carried
recovery of Coromandel brown kiwi by
Five yearly call counts carried out by Red
Increase Whenuakite kiwi population by
out since 2000. These suggest there has
protecting, enhancing and managing our 10%
Admiral Ecology.
Greater than the National average 2%
been an increase in the kiwi population
annualised increase of the Whenuakite kiwi
per annum until carrying capacity is
of 10% from 2000 to 2020.
population, forever.
reached.
Continue and increase predator control where
Maintain existing trap infrastructure and Annual acoustic recorder survey at five sites.
498 DOC 200traps, 6 DOC 250 traps, 20
needed across 3554ha, in collaboration with
replace/intensify where necessary.
Fenn traps, 4 Havahart, 15 Conibear and
Five yearly call counts carried out by Red
DOC, and private landowners:
10 Timms traps are currently present in
Increase Whenuakite kiwi population by
Admiral Ecology.
the WKCG area.
-
Maintain trapping grid of DOC200
greater than the National average of 2%
traps to reduce mustelid numbers
per annum until carrying capacity is
Five yearly call counts have been carried
reached (no effective stoat monitoring
out since 2000. These suggest there has
-
MaintainDOC250s and Fenn traps for
methods currently exist; hence outcome
been an annualised increase in the kiwi
Ferrets
monitoring is used to assess
population of 10% from 2001 to 2020.
-
Maintain Havahart, Conibear,and
effectiveness of stoat control).
Timms traps for feral cats
Contribute to multi-species predator control
Rodents reduced to <3% SMI Rodents
Monitoring carried out by DOC as part of pre-
Five previous operations have been
across 3554ha in collaboration with DOC, WRC
and post- aerial 1080 control operations on
carried out by DOC & WRC and private
Possums maintained below 5% RTC on
and private landowners:
three-year cycle.
landowners.
DOC estate
-
Support DOC & WRC pest control
2019: rodents 76% SMI, possums 0.55%
operations (currently aerial 1080 on
pre-control.
three-year cycle)
Education
Raise awareness of our Flora and Fauna
Visits to local schools; visits of groups from
We visited schools to encourage
within our community and beyond.
DOC, WRC
knowledge of what our group does.
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Encouragement of people in Kiwi
overseas students before covid 19 and KDB
We have an education trapline that was
friendly behaviour.
started in 2019 available to local
children age appropriate 2yrs onwards.
We have three information panels on
the
1 - S7(2)(a) LGOIM... informing people of the
Overseas students visited before
predator control that WKCG do in the
Covid19.
area.
Have a group of 4 local children that
To view a short presentation by
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check this trapline weekly.(Monthly was
on the Whenuakite Kiwi Zone go to
too long to wait, they decided weekly).
Forest and Bird Whenuakite
To expand our wetland project
Record sites and numbers of Bittern and
Develop a plan.
Acoustic recorders- these have just been
Pateke.
purchased. Before this we used DOC
Using our own acoustic recorders.
acoustic recorders.
Sighting from landowners
Use of cameras
Dotterel protection
DOC measure this each year.
Trapping
1 - S7(2)(a) LGOIMA 1987 by volunteers and
1 - S7(2)(a) LGOIMA 1987 trapline started 2001.
1 - S7(2)(a) LGOIMA 1987 by our Operations Manager - we
Lifeguards monitor and protect
1 - S7(2)(a) LGOIMA 1987 trapline started 2005.
get trap numbers from them each month.
(educate visitors and keep dogs off
beach) dotterel as part of their holistic
Anecdotal reports of Dotterel seen.
protection of the beach.
To continue to grow our relationship with IWI,
More landowners on board.
Develop a plan that expands and grows on
Review previous plan
DOC , WRC, Landowners, and Community
the relations formed.
People contacting WKCG members as a
1st port of call for advice.
Knowledge of succession planning to ensure
Start the conversation at a meeting.
Record actions in meeting minutes.
Reviewing previous reports
future proofing of Whenuakite Kiwi Care
Find resources that are available
Use resources found.
Group
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SECTION TWO: Financial Information
This section requests a breakdown of the main activities that will be completed for your project and the total estimated budget.
You should provide enough information for Council to understand how the requested funding will be used. The information will
be used to determine whether the proposed costs are reasonable and realistic for the activities proposed.
Please insert additional rows in the tables if required.
If your organisation is GST-registered: List all costs GST EXCLUSIVE
If your organisation is not GST registered: List all costs GST INCLUSIVE
If your application is successful, please keep any invoices or receipts as these will be needed for proof of expenditure.
YEAR 1
Activities
Resources
Total estimated
Other sources of
Funding
cost
funding
requested from
NHF
Operations Manager activities
Operations Manager has the
$
2 - S7(2)(.. .
$
2 - S7(...
$
2 - S7(2)...
Liaises with volunteers monthly
resources and knowledge to
Kiwis for Kiwi
on rostered trapping day for
do this. He is contracted for
H&S and KDB briefings
130hrs monthly @
2 - S7(... per
hour.
DoC
Provides necessary equipment
$
2 - S7(2)...
needed – gloves spray and
brushes for Kauri Die back and
Health & Safety procedures.
He services & twice-yearly
audits 212 traps of the 553
traps.
Monthly reports to committee
and any new practices.
A yearly report for AGM
Twice yearly audits on 200
traps on volunteer traplines ,(
uses various weights on traps
and checks volunteers have set
trap to best practice standard.
Does the maintenance of the
operational area throughout
the year (replaces stolen &
broken traps).
Communicates with
landowners monthly for trap
numbers and when his
knowledge is needed.
Track Maintenance
Operations Manager does
$
2 - S7(...
$
2 - S7(..
.
Clearing 8 traplines for
separate work to regular
Kiwis for Kiwi
volunteers to trap on DOC land
trap work 157.89hrs @
and private land (5 traplines).
$
2 ... per hr
Bait for traps- spray
Salmon lure - 1yrs supply
$
2 - ...
Kiwis for Kiwi
Bait for traps
Erayz blocks 40piece sheets
$
2 - S.. .
$
2 - S7(..
.
x 10. 1 yrs supply
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Replacing old traps
10 Double set and box
$
2 - S7(..
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Replacing single set traps in
DOC 200 - Trap only
$
2 - S
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$
2 - S7(...
single set trap boxes
5@$
2 - S7(2)
...
Administration
3 sets of printer ink, 4 boxes
$
2 - ...
$
2 - ...
of paper for newsletter,
minute sec, chairman,
education, funding
coordinator, treasurer
Fees
Accountant $
2 - S7(2)(..
.
$
2 - S
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$
2 - S.. .
Charities Commission
$
2 - S7(2
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Bank fees$
2 - S7
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Placing sanitiser out for
Volunteer equipment for
$
2 -
...
$
2 -
...
volunteers when they do the
Kauri Die Back
trap lines
Spray - 5L Sterigene
..
.
Clearing the traps
Gloves for volunteers
$
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$
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2
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.
.
Servicing 4 pig traps protecting
Bait 16 bags @$
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$
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Volunteer and in-kind costs
Sourcing eggs for traps
In kind
1 - S7(2)(a) LGOIMA .
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$
2 - S7(...
$
2 - S7(..
.
540doz@$
2 - S..
. supplied for
20yrs
Volunteers & landowners
Trapping 2053hrs per
$
2 - S7(2)(j..
.
$
2 - S7(2...
checking trap, education,
annum @ $
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advocacy
Administration
694 hrs per annum.
$
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$
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Meetings, travel. Office
work. Fundraising
application.
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YEAR 2 (if applicable)
Activities
Resources
Total estimated
Other sources
Funding
cost
of funding
requested
Operations Manager activities
Operation Manager has the
$
2 - S7(2
)..
.
$
2 - S7(2
)(j
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Same as Year 1
resources and knowledge to
do this. He is contracted for
130hrs per month $
2 - S7(.. .hr
Clearing 8 tracks for the
Track Maintenance.
$
2 - S7 (.. .
$
2 - S7
(..
.
volunteers to trap on DOC land
Operations Manager does
and 5 tracks on private land
separate work to regular
trap work 158hrs
Bait for traps- spray
Salmon lure spray 1 yrs
$
2 -
...
$
2 -
...
supply
.
..
Bait for traps
Eryz blocks 40 piece sheets x
$
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$
2 -
S..
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2
10. 1 yrs supply
Replacing old traps
10 Double set and box @
$
2 - S7...
$
2
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.
$
2 - S7(2)..
. each
Replacing single sets in single
DOC 200 -trap only 10 @
$
2
-
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...
$
2 -
...
set boxes
$
2
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...
Admin
3 sets of printer ink, 4 boxes
$
2 - ...
$
2 - S
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paper for newsletter, minute
sec, chairman, education,
funding coordinator
treasurer
Fees
Accountant
$
2 -
...
$
2 -
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.
Charities commission
$
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Bank Fees
$
. - 2
Volunteer equipment for Kauri
Spray 5L Sterigene
$
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$
2 - ...
Die Back
.
..
Gloves
$
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$
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.
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Volunteer and in-kind costs
Sourcing eggs for traps
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.. 540
$
2 - S7(..
.
$
2 - S7(..
.
dozen @ $
2 - S... doz
Volunteers Land owners
Trapping 2053hrs per annum
$
2 - S7(2
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$
2 - S7(2)..
.
@ $
2 - S7(2
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Administration
694hrs per annum
$
2 -
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$
2 - S7(2)(.. .
meetings,travel,officework
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$ 2 - S
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YEAR 3 (if applicable)
Activities
Resources
Total estimated
Other funding
Funding
cost
sources
requested
Operations Manager activities
Operation Manager has the
$
2 - S7(2
)..
.
$
2 - S7(2
)(
...
Same as year two
resources and knowledge to
do this. He is contracted for
130hrs monthly $
2 - S7(.. /
. hr
Clearing 8 tracks for the
Track Maintenance.
$
2
- S7(..
.
$
2 -
S7(..
.
volunteers to trap on DOC land
Operations Manager does
and 5 tracks on private land
separate work to regular
trap work 158hrs
Bait for traps-spray
Salmon Lure spray 1yr
$
2 - .
..
$
2 - S
...
supply
Bait for traps
Erayz blocks 40 piece sheets
$
2 -
S
...
$
2 -
S
...
x 10. 1 yrs supply
Replacing old traps
10 Double set and box @
$
2 - S7(.. .
$
2 - S7(2
...
$
2 - S7(2)(j.. eac
.
h
Replacing single set traps in
DOC 200 – trap only 10 @
$
2 - ...
$
2 - S.. .
single set boxes
$
2 - S7... each
Volunteer equipment for Kauri
Spray 5ltr Sterigene
$
2 - .
..
$
2 - S
...
Die back
.
Gloves
$
.. -
$
2 -
...
2
Admin
3 sets of printer ink, 4 boxes
$
2 - ...
$
2 - S..
.
paper for newsletter,
minute sec, Chairman,
education, funding
coordinator, treasurer
Fees
Accountant
$
2 - .
..
$
2 - S
...
.
Charities commission
$
.. -
2
..
Bank Fees
$
. -2
Servicing 4 pig traps protecting
Bait 16 bags @ $
2 - S7(...
$
2 - S
...
$
2 - ...
eco system (KDB)
Servicing 12hrs @ $
2 -
S7(2
...
$
2 -
S
...
$
2 -
S..
.
Volunteer and in-kind costs
Sourcing eggs for traps
In kind
1 - S7(2)(a) LGOIMA .
..
$
2
- S7(..
.
$
2 - S7(...
540doz @ $
2 - S7( 2...
Volunteers and landowners
Trapping 2053hrs per
$
2 - S7(2) (.. .
$
2 - S7(2)(
...
annum @ $
2 - S7(..
.
Administration
694 hrs per annum
$
2 - S7(2)..
.
$
2 - S7(2)(.. .
3 yearly 1080 accommodation
Cottage 3 nights 6persons @
$
2 - S
...
$
2 - S
...
..
$
. - per night
2
Caravan (rat grid) 4 weeks
..
$
. -
$
2 - S
...
..
2
@ $
. - per night
2
Year 3
$ 2 - S7( 2)(j) .
..
$
$
2 -
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2 - S7(2)(j...
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YEAR 4 (if applicable)
Activities
Resources
Total estimated
Other sources
Funding
cost
of funding
requested
Operations Manager Activities
Operations Manager has the
$
2 - S7(2)(.. .
$
2 - S7(2)(j
...
resources and knowledge to
Same as year 3
do this. Hi is contracted for
130hrsmonthly @ $
2 - S7(..
.
Track Maintenance Clearing 8
Operations Manager does
$
2 - S
7(
2
...
$
2 - S7
(..
.
tracks for volunteers on DOC
separate work to regular
land and 5tracks on private land
trap work 158hrs $
2 - S7(.. .
Bait for traps-spray
Salmon Lure spray 1 years
$
2 -
S
...
$
2 -
.
..
supply
.
..
Bait for traps
Erayz blocks 40 piece sheets
$
S
$
2 -
S
...
-
2
x 10. 1 yrs supply
Replacing old traps
10 Double set and box
$
2 - S7(.. .
$
2 - S7(..
.
$
2 - S7(2)(... each
..
Replacing single set traps in
DOC 200 trap only 10 @
$
. -
$
2 - S
...
2
single set boxes
$
2 - S7(... each
Placing sanitizer our for
Volunteers equipment for
$
2 -
...
$
2 -
...
volunteers when they do traps
Kauri Die Back
Spray 5ltr SteriGene
..
..
Gloves
$
. -
$
. -
2
2
.
..
Admin
3 sets of printer ink, 4boxes
$
2 - S.. .
$
S
-
2
paper for newsletter,
minute sec, Chairman,
education ,funding
coordinator, treasurer
Fees
Accountant
$
2 -
...
$
2 - ...
..
Charities commission
$
. -
2
.
Bank Fees
$
.. - 2
Servicing 4 pig traps protecting
Bait 16 bags @$
2 - S7(...
$
2 - ...
$
2 - ...
eco system (KDB
Servicing 12hrs @$
2 - S7(.. .
$
2 - ...
$
2
- S..
.
5-yearly Kiwi Call Survey
This has been done for us to
$
2 - S7(2)(j
...
$
2 - S7(2)..
.
measure our gains as we do
not use transmitters on our
Kiwi. We have a policy of
not handling our Kiwi.
Contractor is
1 - S7(2)(a) LGOIMA 1
...
from
1 - S7(2)(a) LGOIMA 1987 24 sites, 3 nights. A written
report is presented to
WKCG.
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Volunteer and in-kind costs
Sourcing eggs for traps
In kind
1 - S7(2)(a) LGOIMA ... 540
$
2 - S7(...
$
2 - S7(...
Doz @ $
2 - S7... doz
Volunteers & Landowners
Trapping 2053 hrs per
$
2 - S7(2
)..
.
$
2 - S7(2)...
annum @ $19.47
Checking traps, education,
advocacy
Administration
694hrs per annum, @$
2 - S7...
$
2 - S7(2)(.. .
$
2 - S7(2)(j..
.
Meetings, travel, office work
fundraising application
coordinating 5-yearly Kiwi
call count survey
Year 4
$ 2 - S7(2
)(j
)...
$ 2 - S7(2)(..
.
$
2 -
S
7(
2)(..
.
External Funding Sources
Organisation name
Status of offer
Period of
Amount
(confirmed or pending)
funding
Kiwis for Kiwi - track maintenance
confirmed
July 20/21
$
2 - S7...
Kiwis for Kiwi volunteer support
confirmed
July 20/21
$
2 -
S7(..
.
1 - S7(2)(a... - traps
confirmed
July 20/21
$
2
-
S7(..
.
DOC Community Fund - Operations Manager
confirmed
July 20/21
$
2 - S7(2)(j
...
Kiwis for Kiwi - bait
confirmed
July 20/21
$
2
- S7(..
.
Total external funding confirmed
$ 2 - S7(2)(.. .
Total external funding pending
Other external funding required yet to be applied for (total)
Budget Summary
Total
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
(A) WRC NHF contribution
$248,707
$12,860
$71,234
$71,944
$92,669
(B) External funding sources
$57,330
$57,330
(confirmed)
(C) Your organisation’s contribution to
$222,026
$54,618
$55,167
$55,976
$56,265
the project
Total cost of project
$528,063
$124,808
$126,401
$127,920
$148,934
WRC share of costs
47%
10%
56%
56%
62%
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SECTION THREE: Governance Roles, Key Personnel & Letters of Support
Description of Organisation
We are set up as a Charitable Trust, Whenuakiwi Trust with 3 local landowner Trustees and we trade as Whenuakite Kiwi Care
Group with a committee structure of Chairman, Minute Secretary, and committee of 12. Monthly meetings to conduct business
and receive reports from Operations Manager, Fundraiser and Treasurer
Land Ownership
75% of the land is privately owned and 25% is Public Conservation Land. All landowners are heavily involved with the group and
have given approval for the Operations Manager or volunteers to do it on their behalf.
The land involved is the largest block of protected lowland coastal forest on the east coast between Whitianga and Wellington.
The area includes 10 QE11 and several SNA Sites identified by Waikato Regional Council.
Governance & Accountability
All NHF projects are a partnership between multiple organisations. The following table describes the roles and responsibilities of
each partner and supporter.
Organisation
Role/Responsibility
Ngati Hei, Ngati Harko, Ngati Administer and manage conservation land in conjunction with Whenuakite Kiwi Care group
Tamatera, Ngati Porou
to a healthy functioning state. Teaching of Cultural Values.
Department of Conservation A Management Agreement is in place between WKCG and DOC.
Hauraki
Waikato Regional Council
Collaborating partner with 3 yearly aerial 1080, Kauri Die Back protocol and wilding Confer
eradication
Whenuakiwi Trust
3 Trustees- governing body for Whenuakiwi Trust t/a Whenuakite Kiwi Care Group
K Kiwis for Kiwi
3-year Funders for track and volunteer support 2018/2021
Part funding for Kiwi Call survey 2020
Key Personnel
The following table describes the roles of key personnel in the applicant organisation and outlines their experience that is
relevant to this project:
Role
Name
Relevant skills and experience
Operations Manager,
Operations Manager has 40yrs trapping experience with a variety of live
Whenuakiwi Trust
1 - S7(2)(a)
LGO
IMA...
capture and kill traps. He also holds a CSL for cyanide, Papp, 1080 and Zinc
Phosphate as approved substances to use. He has been involved with all
the aerial 1080 operations done in the WKCG’s operational area. He
services 224 traps for WKCG. He runs his own predator control business
contracting to Waikato Regional Council and DOC. Liaises with volunteers
and landowners on a monthly basis and advises them of H&S and best
practice for traps, toxins and any new predator control systems. Volunteers
his time to talk to the wider community. Picks up any shortfall as a
volunteer on the trap lines.
Trustees, Whenuakiwi
Trustee
Trust
1 - S7(2)(a) LGO...
Trustee/Fundraiser
Trustee/Minute Secretary
Committee, Whenuakite
Chairperson
Kiwi Care Group
1 - S7(2)(a) LGOIMA 1987
Treasurer
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Trapper
1 - S7(2)(a) LG
OIMA 1987
Trapper, Educator, Fundraiser
Plus 5 Committee
Members
Letters of Support/Key Stakeholder Endorsements
1 - S7(2)(a) LGOIMA 1... 1 - S7(2)(a) L...
Kiwis for Kiwi
1 - S7(2)(a) ...
1 - S7(2)(a) LG.. .
Ngati Hei Trust
1 - S7(2)(a) LGOIMA 1987
1 - S
7(2)(a) LGOIMA
Department of Conservation Hauraki
...
1 - S7(2)(a) LGOIMA 1987
1 - S7(2)(a) LGOIMA...
1 - S7(2)(a) LGOIMA 198
7
1 - S7(2)(a) LGO
IM...
1 - S7(2)(a) LGOIMA 1987
1 - S7(2)(a) LGO
Ltd
IM...
1 - S7(2)(a) LGO
I...
1 - S7(2)(a) LGOIMA 198
Te Runanga o Ngati Porou ki Hauraki
7
1 - S7(2)(a) L
GO...
1 - S7(2)(a) LGOIMA 1987
1 - S7(2)(a) LGOIM
A ...
1 - S7(2)(a) LGOIMA 1987
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1 - S7(2)(a) L...
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SECTION FOUR: Project Photos and Maps
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Figure
1&2
-possible
farm
practices
for
2050
-lower
carbon
emissions
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Figure
3-
Team
McRoche-youngest
trappers
for
WKCG
Figure
4-Photo
of
Kiwi
on
1 - S7(2)(a) LGOIMA
...
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Figure
5
-
Succession
planning
for
the
future
young-trappers
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SECTION FIVE: Checklist & Declaration
Checklist
☒ We have discussed this application with Council staff and confirmed that the proposed project meets the Natural
Heritage Fund eligibility criteria, prior to completing this application form.
☒ Our organisation is currently not receiving a grant from Waikato Regional Council through the Natural Heritage
Fund, Environmental Initiatives Fund and Small-Scale Community Initiatives Fund.
☐ If this is a repeat application to the NHF, we have submitted a final project report summarising the outcomes
achieved as a result of our previous grant as detailed in the funding deed for that grant.
☒ We have completed all sections of the form as accurately as possible.
☒ We have checked that our budget is correct and adds up to the amount for which we are requesting funding.
☐
Optional - We have included a relevant, additional document in support of my application (e.g. a restoration plan,
strategic plan, species action plan etc.).
☒ We are available to make a short presentation on our project to the relevant Council meeting to be held at 401
Grey Street, Hamilton on the date and time as indicated and confirmed via Council staff.
☒ We will submit the application form including the project budget, photos, maps and letters of support as a single
document contained within an email t
o [email address], along with one supporting document no later than
19 June 2020.
Staff are happy to answer questions relating to the completion of your application. Please contact 0800 800
401 and ask for
.
1 - S7(2)(a) LGOIMA 1987
Declaration
As a duly authorised representative of the organisation:
•
I declare that, to the best of my knowledge, the information contained in all sections of this application form or
supplied by us in support of our application is complete, true and correct.
•
I declare that I have the authority to sign this application form and to provide this information.
•
I declare that this application is not being made by a legal entity that is in receivership or liquidation, or by an
undischarged bankrupt.
•
I understand that any information presented in this application is subject to disclosure under the Official
Information Act 1982.
•
I understand that a Health and Safety Plan for the project must be in place before a Funding Agreement Grant
will be signed.
•
I understand that landowner permission must be sought before carrying out activities on land not owned by
the applicant.
•
I understand that if the application is approved, the project cannot commence until a Funding Agreement Deed
of Grant has been signed by the grantee and countersigned by Waikato Regional Council. Note: Council
cannot reimburse any costs incurred prior to a signed Funding Agreement.
Name: …
1 - S7 (2)(a) LGOIMA ……
1...
………………………………………………………………………………………..
Title/position: Trustee/ Fundraiser…………………………………………………………………………………………….
Date: …24.06.2020………………………………………………………………………………………………..
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