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IN THIS ISSUE : AIR POLLUTION
YOUTH ENVIRONMENT COUNCIL
ENVIROSCHOOLS
WHO WE LIKE | WHERE WE LIKE
WHAT WE LIKE | LOOKING AHEAD
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Autumn leaves are starting to appear. We are so fortunate to have a rich landscape of both native and deciduous trees here in Hawke's Bay. Our winter community planting timetable is being finalised. These will happen on Saturdays in June - look for details on our website and Facebook page. We hope you will join us.
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With winter approaching the cooler weather means fires and also some environmental concerns like air pollution. In particular we need to be aware of the pollution you can't see. "Particulate Matter" - PM10 are very small particles, like soot, dust and fumes that are released into the air. You can take action with the air tips later in this newsletter.
Facing our Future 2018-28 - next week the Regional Council begins the first of seven community meetings around our region. If you want to find out more come along and speak to staff and Councillors. The dates and locations are listed later in this newsletter and on our website
Easter at the end of this week (!) and a highlight on the cycle calendar is The Big Easy. This is a wonderful opportunity to dust off the bike seat and enjoy the beautiful scenery along the cycle trails between Havelock North and Taradale. The Big Easy ... for a family friendly option you can start at Clive.
Enjoy this Step Out update and don't hesitate to send in a story with a pic to share with others.
Nga mihi nui Sally.
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Prevent air pollution!
Prevention of air pollution makes the world a better place to live. There are lots of ways for you to reduce air pollution!
Walk instead of driving a car. It is better for our bodies and the air!
Ride a bike or scooter - it is also better for our bodies and the air! Plus it's fun!
Take the bus - lots of people can travel on a bus so that means fewer cars on the roads!
Carpooling reduces the number of cars on the road and it's a good chance to catch up with friends.
Reduce, Re-use, Recycle - Re-using and recycling the things we have means we can reduce the need for new things to be made. Fewer new things needing to be made means fewer things ending up in the landfill.
Burn only clean dry wood - less pollution into the atmosphere.
Save energy - less resources used to produce electricity.
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This resource is available to download from the HBRC website. We can also provide a hard copy booklet on request. There are four chapters with a range of activities in each one - States of Matter, Atmospheric Layers, The Inversion Layer and Photosynthesis. It is designed for students in years 4 to 8.
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Quick Facts:
Did you know that particles in the air change the colour of the sunset?
Healthy indoor plants help keep the air clean in your home or classroom.
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To receive a copy of this booklet or if you have any questions contact enviro@hbrc.govt.nz
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Youth Environment Council
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The 2018 HB Youth Environment Council is getting underway with some exciting ideas and actions to be undertaken this year. Today we will introduce three members to you.
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Isha Kaur
I’m passionate about playing an active role in improving our community’s environmental sustainability programme and spreading awareness about the importance of preserving our natural resources not just for future generations, but for my generation too. I am very excited about being on the council because it gives me the opportunity to have my voice heard and share my ideas and views on how we contribute to making our community more eco-friendly.
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Kia Ora guys, I’m Abigail Masengi, an Academic Leader at Karamu High School as well as a Hastings Youth Councillor. I am very privileged to be part of the Enviro Council this year as I am passionate about helping the community and protecting the environment. My interest derived from my upbringing in Indonesia, as it is a poor and developing country, there is so much rubbish everywhere- streets, rivers and the ocean. Coming to New Zealand made me realise how blessed we are to live in such a green and clean environment, therefore wanting me to protect it even more before it’s far too late. I hope this year will be productive for the Enviro Youth Councillors to make a change by being greener '
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Hi My Name Is Ella Philp I am 15 years old and attending Taradale High School. I feel that being on the youth environment council will really help me further my understanding of the world we live in and how I can make a change for the better. Spending 11 years of my life here I remember how nice it was to be able to swim and play in most rivers and lakes. Unfortunately, some are now not as good as they could be. My goal this year is if not to make a small change to this, then raise more awareness about the huge problem.
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Seaweek Beach Clean ups tackled by two HB Enviroschools
Haumoana School juniors were at Clifton Road Reserve. So the tide definitely didn't wash this up. Dumping continues along our beaches.
These items certainly don't belong in nature!
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A group from Eskdale School had a clean-up at Bayview. They also found a pile of other people's dumped rubbish.
Thanks Napier City Council for coming along and taking this all away to the dump.
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Natalie de Burgh - Cape to City Project Support
What do you do?
I provide project support for both Cape to City and Poutiri Ao ō Tāne – two landscape scale ecological restoration projects. We have partnered with DOC, Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research and the Aotearoa Foundation and work across multiple work-streams, including research, education, pest control, and species reintroduction. My roIe means I am involved in all the different work-streams in some way and do a variety of things, like managing the trapping data, GIS work, through to organising trips and meetings.
What led you to this role?
I had always been interested in animals and the environment at school – so an ecology degree from the University of Auckland was a really good fit. I spent two summers as a student with HBRC – and was finishing my degree just as Cape to City was starting. It really was too good an opportunity to miss, so when an additional support team member was needed, I was able to join the project.
What’s the best part of your job?
I love the variety of being involved in all aspects of the project – one day I will be meeting with scientists researching different aspects of the project, the next analysing trapping data. Both projects are developing really new concepts and technology, which means we are always testing new ideas and new management approaches.
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Dawn ceremony at Waitangi Regional Park. Reaching from the Tukituki River mouth to the Waitangi Estuary. This estuary was an early arrival site for both Maori and Europeans. Now home to the star compass, Atea a Rangi, reflecting the navigation skills of early Maori. Interpretation boards at the site tell you about the area. On the coastal road between Napier and Hastings this is a very popular stop for school trips.
Waitangi Regional Park is one of four in our region. We also have Tutira, Pakowhai and Pekapeka.
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Watch our video about our beautiful Regional Parks with Steve Cave.
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For a full run down on Parks, Trails and Open Spaces visit the HBRC website.
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One of several foot bridges in Pakowhai Regional Park
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HAPPY AND HELPFUL VOLUNTEERS
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A big thank you to all the volunteers we had at our Seaweek Beach Clean-up at the beginning of the month. 500 kgs of rubbish was removed from Waitangi Regional Park around the estuary and up towards Awatoto. While less than last year, it is still disappointing to see people disrespecting our beautiful places.
Over 100 people gave up a few hours of their Saturday morning to help out. Thank you for all your efforts, we really appreciate it.
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Share your views. Tell us about the kind of future you want to see and what you value most from our proposals. Attend a community meeting starting next week.
Wednesday 4 April Triple Peaks Room, Porters Hotel, Havelock North
Thursday 5 April Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga, 821 Orchard Road, Hastings
Monday 9 April Napier Conference Centre, Marine Parade, Napier
Tuesday 10 April Taradale Town Hall, Cnr Lee & Meeanee Rds, Taradale
Wednesday 11 April Waipawa Town Hall, 18 Kenilworth St, Waipawa
Thursday 12 April Karamu High School, Windsor Ave, Hastings
Thursday 19 April Wairoa War Memorial Hall, Queen St, Wairoa
All meetings run between 6 pm and 8 pm.
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April 2018
Regional Council Meetings
Agendas available to view
Tue 10 Apr Maori Committee
Wed 11 Apr Environment & Services
Wed 24 Apr Regional Council
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These meetings are open to the public - see our website for more information.
Some meetings are videoed, and live-streamed - viewable from our Facebook page.
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