Entries by Sara Shaw

Micro Snails in Te Mata Park

October 11, 2021 in /by

Mike Lusk, Te Mata Park’s longtime caretaker and Park expert, has been collecting litter samples to search for snails from the less disturbed areas in Te Mata Park to assist researchers from DOC. Here is an update on his current findings: “In addition to the large introduced garden snails which are proving to be a […]

Winter News- July 2021

July 31, 2021 in , , , , , , /by

We’ve had a stellar planting season this winter with many successful planting days. Our community of volunteers and donors have been hugely supportive: thank you to all of you who contribute. Te Mata is fortunate to have such passionate people, schools, families, and businesses assisting with the native revegetation of our beautiful maunga. This year, […]

Mason Chambers

June 22, 2021 in , /by

Mason Chambers 22 October 1924 – 10 June 2021 The Te Mata Park Trust Board offers condolences to the family of Mason Chambers. He provided valuable input to the Trust Board over his 20 year chairmanship and cared for the land that his family gifted to the community in 1927, only a few years after […]

Rāhui in place at summit

May 13, 2021 in /by

Te Mata Park Trust is deeply saddened to advise that last night a person lost their life off the summit on Te Mata Peak.  To honour and protect the area, a rāhui will be imposed until Monday morning, 17 May. Car access will be unavailable night and day from the security gates above Peak House, […]

Autumn News – May 2021

May 4, 2021 in , , , , /by

The beautiful autumn season is upon us, and the peak is one of Hawke’s Bay’s prime spots to enjoy the cool mornings as they give way to sunshine days. Explore the new trails in Te Kahika (the official name of the new land), walk among the turning maple leaves up the red track, or enjoy […]

Te Mata Park Receives Prestigious International Award

December 10, 2020 in , , /by

Te Mata Park, three time winner of the Green Flag Community Award, has been named as one of the ten best parks in the world. The Park has been awarded the highly coveted Top Ten Green Flag international award for 2020. “To be rated up there with the world’s greatest parks is an honour deeply […]

Celebrating our third Green Flag Community Award

December 1, 2020 in , , /by

Te Mata Park has again been awarded the prestigious Green Flag Community Award. The Green Flag Award is an international award, signifying a park or green space of the highest integrity, judged by green space expert volunteers across several criteria. For the Community Award, these criteria include safety of the space and encouragement of healthy […]

Spring in the Park September 2020

September 15, 2020 in , , , /by

September 2020 Spring Newsletter  Spring is undoubtedly here! The Park is a hive of activity with birds feeding on the fresh blossom, new native trees dotting the landscape, and track installation in progress in the recently harvested areas as well as on the new land. Looking back, it’s been a busy winter in the Park. […]

Alert Level 2

August 12, 2020 in /by

We are now in Level 2. The park is open, but please adhere to the recommended precautions when you are in the park.

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