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Programme
O p e r a t i o n a l P r o j e c t s i n t h e P i p e l i n e
Wilding Conifer Control in the Branch - Leatham
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Scope/scale/resources
Approach from DOC to consider inclusion of scoping work for wilding conifer control in the Branch-Leatham catchment (South Marlborough).
Update
Early work has commenced to identify some scoping work with DOC and other Alliance partners in the Branch –Leatham catchment to control wilding conifer species. Currently being managed out of DOC, South Marlborough office; but request has been made by Northern South Island Manager for the project to fit under the Alliance.
Status
Early scoping.
Wairau Lagoon restoration/ Rangitāne o Wairau
Scope/scale/resources
Estuary/lagoon restoration. Costs to be determined.
Update
Scoping work was completed and is awaiting write up. Opportunity for an “early win” project has been identified in the area for the restoration of inanga spawning habitat and scoping is underway (via DOC partnerships team). Local governance meeting planned with parties once completion of early situation analysis scoping work has been written up.
Status
Active and on hold.
Shellfish Restoration
Scope/scale/resources
The Nature Conservancy have been working in Marlborough Sounds to support shellfish restoration. The programme has been led by the Marine Farming Association and Auckland University, in association with the Iwi Fisheries Forum. Initial conversations have been had to consider expansion of the project and alignment with the Kotahitanga mō te Taiao Strategy.
Update
Early meetings have been had with various stakeholders to consider scoping the expansion of this existing project and aligning it with the Kotahitanga mō te Taiao Strategy. Some initial funding has been received to expand the project into Golden and Tasman Bays, and additional match funding is being sought.
Status
Scoping.
E n a b l i n g P r o j e c t s / W o r k s t r e a m s
Communications / Brand
Scope/scale/resources
Share KMTT stories with our audience and support KMTT projects.
Update
Our new Communications Lead has been appointed and has progressed work as provided for in the Communications update. Sisters Consultancy have been engaged to provide cultural support and to lead on the production of the 2022 Annual Impact Report.
Status
Active.
Relationship Management / Stakeholder Engagement
Scope/scale/resources
Build and manage relationships with KMTT partners and stakeholders.
Update
Programme Manager is continuing to engage Project Leads in 6 weekly meetings and other engagement processes. Ongoing meetings are held either on request or by arrangement with external stakeholders.
Status
Active.
Youth Project
Scope/scale/resources
Provide a youth voice and perspective for KMTT work.
Update
No further work on this workstream at this stage. Will form part of the governance and project review and consider how youth involvement could be valuable in the Restoration by Design process.
Status Active.
Conservation Planning
Scope/scale/resources
To determine the areas and actions that provide the greatest return on investment for delivering the KMTT Strategy.
Update
TNC has secured a Coda Fellow (0.2 FTE for 6 months) who has done significant work on developing a spatial atlas for KMTT, particularly for use in future decision making. RbD underway.
Status
Active.
Measurement and Reporting
Scope/scale/resources
Determine the baseline state of the KMTT rohe and develop systems to track progress for delivering on the KMTT strategy.
Update
Measures, or ecosystem health scorecards, have been completed for all terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems. A framework has also been developed for measuring social and economic wellbeing. Measures for Māori cultural values and marine and estuarine systems remain to be developed. Exploring high-level connections to other monitoring frameworks in Te Tauihu. This will be included in the Restoration by Design process.
Status
Scoping further work.
Increasing Equity for Iwi Participation (NEW)
Scope/scale/resources
To agree and implement a restorative action planning process for KMTT that supports iwi participation.
Update
Capacity assessments continue. Three-day workshop held in Westport on 1 – 3 August. Funding for Te Ao Māori Advisor and to support increased iwi participation.
Status Active.
