Kaupapa Kereru

In 2000 Horomaka/Banks Peninsula Rūnanga expressed a desire for the Department of Conservation to assess the status and opportunities for enhancement of kererū populations on the Peninsula. As a result the Department of Conservation and Ngāi Tahu allocated some funding towards the proposed project. The Kaupapa Kererū Committee was established and a Project Co-ordinator employed to implement the project.

The Kaupapa Kererū Committee consists of reps from:

  • Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke;
  • Te Rūnaka o Ōnuku;
  • Te Rūnaka o Koukourarata;
  • Te Rūnanga o Wairewa;
  • Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu
  • Department of Conservation
  • Lincoln University
  • Manaaki Whenua
  • Banks Peninsula Conservation Trust

To increase numbers and range of kererū on Horomaka/Banks Peninsula through a two-pronged approach:

  • Working with the community to raise awareness and appreciation for kereru, including their key role in the restoration of indigenous forest; and
  • Researching kereru ecology including numbers, distribution, movements and foods as a basis for improving habitat.

To view an overview presentation of Kaupapa Kereru presented at the Australisian Ornithological Conference held at Blenheim in December 2005 click here: Kaupapa Kereru Presentation

If you would like to know more about Kaupapa Kererū contact: Craig.Pauling@ngaitahu.iwi.nz