Projects 2026
Pest Control January – February
| Area: | Pest: | Eradicated: |
| Virginia Lake | Rabbit | 14 |
| Central Town Parks | Rabbit and Hare | 13 |
| Otamatea Reserve | Rats | 15 |
| Basin Reserve | Feral Cat | 1 |
| Westmere Station Rd | Possums | 26 |
| Westmere Station Rd | Rat | 3 |
Pest Control February February- March
| Area | Pests | Eradicated |
|---|---|---|
| Westmere Station Rd | Possum | 5 |
| Westmere Station Rd | Rats | 4 |
| Westmere Station Rd | Stoat | 0 |
| Westmere Station Rd | Ferret | 0 |
| Farm Pest Control | Farm Pest Control | Farm Pest Control |
Landscape Design and Riparian Planting
Antz Manning pictured:
February Weed Maintenance
Gorse Control on Farm to protect stock
Garden weed control to make the garden beds nice and tidy to catch the eye
March Pest Control
| Area | Pests | Eradicated |
| Westmere Station Rd | Rats | 13 |
| Westmere Station Rd | Hedgehog | 2 |
| Westmere Station Rd | Possum | 1 |
Bason Reserve Pest Control
March-July Rabbit and Feral Cat eradication
This conservation work not only protects the reserve’s unique flora and young plants
from devastating grazing damage,
but also ensures a much safer, predator-free environment for vulnerable native birdlife.
Bason Reserve continues to flourish as a vibrant, regenerating haven for the whole community to enjoy.
| Area | Pests | Eradication |
| Whanganui Bason Reserve | Rabbit | 4 |
| Whanganui Bason Reserve | Feral Cat | 1 |
Kaikoura, Ohau Point Waterfall track
Ohau Point Waterfall Track: Restoration & Re-opening, 2026 March
Location: Kaikōura
Role: Site Lead & Beneficial Whānau Member
The restoration of the Ohau Point Waterfall Track is a deeply personal project. As the Field Site Lead and a member of the beneficial whānau of the Māori land owners, my role is to bridge the gap between technical restoration and Kaitiakitanga (Looking after the land).
It has been 10 years since the track has not been opened to the public. Yet, the NZ fur seals continue to use the waterfall as a playground and safe spot.
Our Vision for the Re-opening:
- Safety & Stability: Following the 2016 seismic shifts, we are working alongside geotechnical experts to ensure the whenua is stable and the track is safe for the public to return.
- Protecting our Taonga: Ohau Point is a beautiful spot for kekeno (NZ fur seals). Every stage of our rebuild is scheduled and designed to respect their breeding cycles, ensuring the seals remain undisturbed in their natural habitat.
- Cultural Integrity: This project is about more than a path; it’s about mana. We are building resilient, low-impact infrastructure that honors the land and our connection to it as owners.
Status: In Planning & Assessment (Targeting a safe, sustainable re-opening).
Kaikōura Enquiries: Ohau Point Project & Land Management, Antz Manning
Email: Wairuaconservation@gmail.com
