http://www.mkm.org.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.mkm.org.nz en-us Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:28:01 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.mkm.org.nz/blog/post/163661/in-the-media-unwitting-traitors-support-feral-goat-eradication-in-the-kaimai/ The next step in our feral goat eradication project involves an unwitting ally - a judas goat. Seven Sharp joined us to help find our next traitor. ... Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.mkm.org.nz/blog/#post163661 http://www.mkm.org.nz/blog/post/162651/march-2026-panui/ What a month, e te whānau! It’s all go in the Kaimai Mamaku.Nature Credits for the Kaimai Mamaku Restoration Project are nearly here, we helped launch the Kiwis in Climate book, Wairere Mahi were featured on a long-form podcast about iwi aspirations in the Kaimai and Te Whakamaru o Horohor are running their third year of pekapeka monitoring!So, grab a kaputī and let’s get into it.  Read the full newsletter now.... Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:07:02 +1300 http://www.mkm.org.nz/blog/#post162651 http://www.mkm.org.nz/blog/post/161769/in-the-media-wairere-mahi-and-killarney-lakes/ Dr Claire Concannon follows scientists into the bush, over rivers, back to their labs and many places in-between to cover the most fascinating research being done in Aotearoa New Zealand.In this Our Changing World episode, she speaks to Mohi Korohina (Ngāti Hinerangi) about their te taiao work within the Kaimai ranges."In the Kaimai Mamuku ranges iwi-led conservation projects are tackling pests, removing weeds and planting natives to restore their whenua. Ngāti Hinerangi’s Wairere Mahi proje... Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:18:13 +1300 http://www.mkm.org.nz/blog/#post161769 http://www.mkm.org.nz/blog/post/161175/youre-invited-kiwis-in-climate/ Join us for the launch of 'Kiwis in Climate - Voices for Climate Solutions'. This book is timely, reminding us of our capacity for hope, action and change, and the critical importance of the conversation about climate in an election year.The launch will be MC'd by Todd Muller (Priority One chair) with a keynote address from Fiona McTavish (CEO BOPRC), and a panel discussion with Tessa Vincent (editor) and Carolyn Mortland (Zespri, author), followed by networking and conversation over kai.Secure ... Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:50:05 +1300 http://www.mkm.org.nz/blog/#post161175 http://www.mkm.org.nz/blog/post/161106/february-2026-panui/ This month, Bay of Plenty residents want the Regional Council to do more to protect biodiversity, Te Aroha volunteers reach a milestone, Ngāti Hako celebrate removing 10,000+ introduced predators and we welcome two new trustees.But first, we say farewell and thank you to one of our founding trustees Kate Graeme.Grab a kapūti and learn what's been happening in the Kaimai Mamaku.Click here to read the full newsletter.... Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:21:21 +1300 http://www.mkm.org.nz/blog/#post161106 http://www.mkm.org.nz/blog/post/160591/in-the-media-iwi-led-conservation-project-delivers-win-for-kokako/ An iwi-led conservation project in the Kaimai Mamaku Forest has recorded zero rat activity across more than 700ha of native bush.The result is wide-reaching in its benefits for native wildlife, in particular, the chances of a successful North Island kōkako breeding season.The North Island kōkako is a native bird with slate-grey plumage and distinctive blue wattles under its beak, and is known to sing for over an hour, the longest duet of any songbird in the world.But predation from introduced ... Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:20:45 +1300 http://www.mkm.org.nz/blog/#post160591 http://www.mkm.org.nz/blog/post/160563/native-afforestation-workshops-success/ In mid February, native forest enthusiasts in both Bay of Plenty and Waikato learnt about Assisted Natural Regeneration (ANR) from Dr Adam Forbes.Dr Forbes is a senior ecologist with extensive professional experience in applied ecology, natural resource management and ecological research. Most recently he published a paper on how to use mature pine plantations while transitioning to native forest. Now, he travels New Zealand, sharing his knowledge with passionate and professional conservationist... Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:04:58 +1300 http://www.mkm.org.nz/blog/#post160563 http://www.mkm.org.nz/blog/post/159250/january-2026-panui/ The first few weeks of 2026 started with a bang! Among many other things, we’ve got straight into eDNA data analysis, finalised funding applications, and we even managed to spend the day with Wairere Mahi and an RNZ podcaster.We’ll keep you updated as all of these projects progress.In the meantime, it’s your last chance to register for the Natural Afforestation Workshops in February.... Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:14:25 +1300 http://www.mkm.org.nz/blog/#post159250 http://www.mkm.org.nz/blog/post/158737/panui-12-hakihea-december-2025/ Grab a kaputī and learn about what’s happening in the Kaimai Mamaku.This month, we announce an international partnership to launch Nature Credits for the Kaimai Mamaku Restoration Project, Te Whakamaru o Horohoro are featured in the latest Our Place Magazine, and registrations are now open for workshops in both Tauranga and Te Aroha.Read the newsletter now.... Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.mkm.org.nz/blog/#post158737 http://www.mkm.org.nz/blog/post/158289/hopeful-breeding-season-for-kokako/ To support a successful kōkako breeding season, rats must be below 5%. In November 2025, Tapuika achieved 0% - meaning no rat prints were identified in any of their tracking tunnels after the two-month bait laying operation.Te Taiao Kaimahi, Richie Emery, says "We're grateful we were able to make a big impact this year, and knowing we've given the manu and the ngahere a chance to thrive".Te Wao Nui o Tapuika aspire to restore the relict population of kōkako within Te Takapū o Tapuika, the bel... Fri, 19 Dec 2025 14:45:29 +1300 http://www.mkm.org.nz/blog/#post158289