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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Resilient Restoration: Water Crystals
Read more: Resilient Restoration: Water CrystalsUse of water crystals to increase plant survival in dry areas. Watch 4min video.
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Tips for funding applications
Read more: Tips for funding applicationsApplying for funding can be time-consuming; however many funders use similar language in their criteria. These tips will help you pick out the key words and understand what funders are really asking for. Read more here
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Spring 2025 newsletter
Read more: Spring 2025 newsletterAs the season shifts, there’s a sense of energy returning to the landscape – new growth, longer days, and plenty of wind to keep things interesting! The recent fire on the Wither Hills is a timely reminder of how important…
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Winter 2025 newsletter
Read more: Winter 2025 newsletterOnce again our district has been impacted by a severe flood event. We hope that you have not experienced too much damage to homes and properties. We recommend reaching out to the Rural Support Trust if you need assistance or…
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Fire-Smart Restoration webinar
Read more: Fire-Smart Restoration webinarPlanting Fire-Smart Landscapes Wildfire risk is an increasing concern in New Zealand, and with hotter, drier summers becoming more frequent, understanding how to reduce vulnerability is more important than ever. A recent webinar brought together experts Dr. Tim Curran from…
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Profiling our working group: Julie Buunk
Read more: Profiling our working group: Julie BuunkNext up in our team spotlight is Julie Buunk. Julie was the first to join our working group! What inspired you to become involved in the Wairau Nature Network? As a keen tramper and ex-DOC field worker I’m drawn to…
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Microforest & Biochar workshop, May 2025
Read more: Microforest & Biochar workshop, May 202538 people attended a Microforest and Biochar forest, with guest speaker Asita Langi from Nelson Whakatu Microforest Initiative. What is a microforest? Often no bigger than a tennis court, microforests are small, multi-layered planted forests that serve as carbon stores…