Ka ora te whenua,
Ka ora te whānau.
Ka Tupu was established to support whānau engagement in mahi taiao (environmental work) on Te Motu Tapu o Kapiti (Kapiti Island), with a particular focus on whānau land in Waiorua Valley. We aim to contribute to the long-term ecological wellbeing of the motu while fostering deeper relationships between whānau and whenua through mahi taiao.
Ka Tupu is a registered Charitable Trust.
We want to make the most of opportunities for Kapiti Island whānau to participate in mahi taiao, to develop the skills to grow as tangata tiaki.
Our active, long-term presence on Kapiti provides us with an opportunity to contribute to the continued ecological recovery of the motu. By undertaking routine taiao mahi, and supporting species projects, we can help meet our obligations to this whenua.
Environmental monitoring – Including pekapeka (bats), seabird nesting colonies, and freshwater systems.
Pest management – Controlling invasive weeds, and maintaining trap lines on our whenua.
Native plant nursery – Raising island sourced, high priority native seedlings to nudge the ngāhere in the right direction.
Supporting Waiorua Takahē - Working with the Takahē recovery programme to support the pair who live in Waiorua, with nest monitoring and supplementary feeding.
Supporting conservation projects – Contributing to translocations, habitat work, and recovery efforts for threatened species.
Whānau and community training – Building mahi taiao skills and knowledge through hands-on mahi and wānanga.
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