An inspiring grassroots community group with a bold mission – to transform an abandoned stretch of land along SH6 into a thriving native corridor connecting the Moutere Inlet with the Waimea Estuary.
Extending along the picturesque coastal highway linking Tasman and Mapua wetlands, this project creates and connects native habitats, providing a pathway for migrating birds, insects and people.
Te Mamaku is not only helping nature thrive, it’s building better social connections for the local community too and has received widespread support from government agencies, iwi, and community organisations and mainstream TV (“Good Sorts”, One News). https://vimeo.com/1032909590?share=copy#t=0
When SH60 was re-configured between Mapua and Motueka, the abandoned crown land was overrun by wilding pines, gorse, and blackberries. Incredibly, over the last three years, this community-led project has transformed it with abundant native plantings – with a future vision to increase native wildlife through trapping, and enhance the Dicker Ridge community walking and cycling track.
To date they’ve planted 35,000 native trees along 3.5km of highway. It’s been made possible by initial funding from One Billion Trees and a core group dedicated community volunteers, with support from contractors and generous funders, and partners.
You can get involved by donating, or become one of their amazing volunteers! Simply email: [email protected]
Every $10 donation plants a tree, and all donations (large or small) are hugely appreciated! https://www.tet.org.nz/get-involved/donate/ and select Te Mamaku Native Corridor from the dropdown menu.
