News and Updates
We are active in the community organising conservation activites on the ground and running educational and networking events across Wairau. Here you can read reports and updates of our ongoing events.
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Profiling our Working Group: Wendy Sullivan
Read more: Profiling our Working Group: Wendy SullivanBack to profiling our working group members – meet Wendy Sullivan, our Project coordinator. Wendy is passionate about connecting people, sharing knowledge and finding practical ways to make environmental restoration part of everyday life. What inspired you to become involved…
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Planting Plan Template
Read more: Planting Plan TemplatePlanning your planting is critical to success. This template guides you through site preparation, maintenance and monitoring as well as planting design. View and download the template
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Wairau Nature Network Impact Report 25-26
Read more: Wairau Nature Network Impact Report 25-26Our second year was one of growth, collaboration and action. We strengthened partnerships, expanded knowledge across our network, launched our own restoration project, and continued supporting the inspiring work of others across the region. Read it here
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Profiling our Working Group: Xander Kingii
Read more: Profiling our Working Group: Xander KingiiWe are very lucky to have Xander on our working group, and he brings not only his enthusiasm (obsession?) for plants but his energy and drive to the team. Meet Xander: What inspired you to become involved in the Wairau…
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After the flood
Read more: After the floodThe past few weeks have been an emotional rollercoaster for the Wairau Nature Network. It began with an incredible high. Over two community planting days, 240 volunteers came together to establish 1,100 native trees at our new Thomsons Ford Reserve…
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Profiling our Working Group: Nic Dann
Read more: Profiling our Working Group: Nic DannAnother powerhouse of our working group is Nic Dann. Nic can always be relied on to make things happen and tends to shy away from the spotlight – but not this time, Nic! What inspired you to become involved in…
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Junior Landcare Planting – day 2!
Read more: Junior Landcare Planting – day 2!Our second Junior Landcare planting day, delivered in partnership with Wairau Nature Network, brought together 120 students from Wairau Valley, Springlands and Rapaura Schools. As well as planting more than 500 native trees, the tamariki enthusiastically took part in a…
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100 people strong: community comes together for our first planting day
Read more: 100 people strong: community comes together for our first planting dayOur first community planting day was a huge success, with an incredible turnout of around 100 people! Alongside the familiar faces who regularly support our projects, we were delighted to welcome a strong contingent from the Chinese migrant community, students…
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Profiling our Working Group: Alistair Bull
Read more: Profiling our Working Group: Alistair BullWe are incredibly fortunate to have Alistair Bull with us. Alistair is not only a skilled ecologist but also a talented web developer and the creator of our Wairau Information Hub | Tāmata.Al, the spotlight is on you! What inspired…
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To guard or not to guard?
Read more: To guard or not to guard?Grow guards can be helpful, sometimes critical, in increasing survival of new planted trees. They help with protecting from dry winds, frosts, rabbits, hares and pukekos, and rank grass. However, if your conditions allow, you can save money by not…
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All about Planting workshop, July 2025
Read more: All about Planting workshop, July 2025Participants from viticulture, farming, urban and lifestyle blocks came together at Clos Henri vineyard to hear all about planting, starting with a presentation from Wairau Nature Network coordinator Wendy Sullivan on planning, preparation, planting and protection. We then went on…
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How to run a successful working bee
Read more: How to run a successful working beeWorking bees are a win–win: you get valuable work done on your land, while participants enjoy a meaningful day outdoors, learning, connecting with others, and contributing to environmental care. To help make your working bee safe, enjoyable, and productive, here…