This event WILL proceed, assuming good weather, with due safety precautions at Level 2. There is a Safety Plan in place. Please contact motueka@doc.govt.nz to confirm your place(s).

As part of Conservation Week, the Department of Conservation in conjunction with Manawhenua are giving you the opportunity to see Te Puna o Riuwaka (Riuwaka Source) through new eyes. You will learn about some of the significant biodiversity and cultural values of this special place. Small personal kōrero tours of up to 15 people will be guided through the short walk on Sunday 23 August 2020.

Groups of 15 will depart at:

10.00am the first session
11.00am the second session
1.30pm the third and final session.

If you would like to be part of this experience, please email your names along with your top two preferred times to motueka@doc.govt.nz

Please note: Due to limited numbers your chosen time might not be available and DOC might have to allocate you another slot. The event will be cancelled if there is bad weather.

This event is part of Conservation Week 2020: https://www.doc.govt.nz/globalassets/documents/about-doc/news/whats-new/conservation-volunteer-events/tasman-volunteer-newsletter.pdf

Published: 17 August, 2020

Vector Free Marlborough Limited

14 August 2020

To Whom It May Concern,

Vector Free Marlborough Limited (VFML) wishes to advise landowners and other interested parties that it will be commencing aerial application of the toxin Sodium fluoroacetate (1080) to the Aorere portion of the Kahurangi predator control project area from dawn on 16/08/2020.

The aerial application of toxin is expected to take up to two days to complete subject to weather. Should weather conditions prove unsuitable, work will begin on the first fine day thereafter. Further notification will be provided in the event of an extended delay occurring.

All walking tracks in the control area will have toxin aerially applied to them. Affected facilities include the Heaphy Track and Shakespeare Flat Track. Access to these sites will be restricted while the operation is carried out and afterwards until facilities have been inspected and cleared of most 1080 baits. Closures will be in place from late afternoon on 15/08/2020 and will be identified using signage and barrier tape. People intending to enter the control area during this period are encouraged to contact VFML or Department of Conservation offices for up-to-date advice.

The public are reminded that warning signs indicate that pesticide residues may be present in baits or animals. Game animals should not be sold or taken for eating from within or adjacent to the control area until it is declared clear of pesticides. When signs are removed, this means you can resume normal activities in the area. Please report suspected vandalism or unauthorised removal of signs to VFML or the nearest Department of Conservation office.

The Aorere operation is being carried out on behalf of the Department of Conservation as part of its Tiakina Ngā Manu programme to control a range of introduced predators threatening vulnerable native species. These species include whio, rock wren, kea, kaka, great spotted kiwi, Powelliphanta snails and long-tailed bats. Additional information and maps of the project area may be obtained from the DOC and VFML websites or by contacting VFML per the details below.

Operation Controller - Aorere
Vector Free Marlborough Limited
PO Box 5171, Springlands, Blenheim 7241
Free phone: 0508 548 008
Email: communications@vectorfree.co.nz
Web: http://www.vectorfree.co.nz/current-aerial-operations.html

Vector Free Marlborough Limited (VFML) is proud to work alongside the Department of Conservation to deliver the 2019/20 Kahurangi project. To learn more about our work please visit the VFML website.

Copyright © 2020 Vector Free Marlborough Limited. All rights reserved.

Published: 13 August, 2020

KIWIRAIL & INTERISLANDER

Just a quick update….

The Interislander sailing schedule will remain as currently planned at this time through until at least the coming Sunday
The Aratere will be switched to a freight only vessel from 13^th August to protect key freight connections
Both Kaitaki and Kaiarahi will be on the water tomorrow
Aratere will have a lay-up on Sunday (as scheduled) with the view to undertaking urgent work on the rail deck
Alert Level 2 safety plans have been implemented across all of our sites and vessels
All passengers who are currently booked on our services until 000hrs Monday 17^th August can be accommodated on the same day, within our reduced physical distancing capacities.
We will continue to monitor market demand and government guidelines. Depending on developments we will remain flexible and ready to respond operationally if the circumstances change.

A further update will come out later today.

Regards

Walter

Walter Rushbrook | Executive General Manager Interislander

MOB: +64 021 665 084

Level 1, Wellington Railway Station, 1 Bunny Street, Wellington, 6011 | PO BOX 39988, New Zealand

www.kiwirail.co.nz

Published: 3 August, 2020

NOTIFICATION RE CONTINUATION OF AERIAL PREFEED APPLICATION IN THE AORERE BLOCK

August 2020

NOTIFICATION RE CONTINUATION OF AERIAL PREFEED APPLICATION IN THE AORERE BLOCK

Further to earlier notification, Vector Free Marlborough Limited (VFML) wishes to advise landowners and other interested parties that it will be continuing the aerial application of non-toxic prefeed bait in the western portion of the Aorere block, from dawn on 04/08/2020. It is expected this will take up to two days to complete, subject to weather.

The eastern portion of the Aorere block (refer accompanying map) had non-toxic prefeed aerially applied to it on 27/07/2020, but weather conditions prevented completion of the remainder.

The Aorere operation is being carried out on behalf of the Department of Conservation as part of its Tiakina Ngā Manu programme to control a range of introduced predators threatening vulnerable native species. These species include whio, rock wren, kea, kaka, great spotted kiwi, Powelliphanta snails and long-tailed bats. Additional information and maps of the project area may be obtained from the DOC and VFML websites or by contacting VFML per the details below.

Further notification will be provided prior to the aerial application of toxin beginning.

For more information please contact:

Operation Controller - Aorere
Vector Free Marlborough Limited
PO Box 5171, Springlands, Blenheim 7241
Free phone: 0508 548 008
Email: communications@vectorfree.co.nz
Web: www.vectorfree.co.nz

Vector Free Marlborough Limited (VFML) is proud to work alongside the Department of Conservation to deliver the 2019/20 Kahurangi project. To learn more about our work please visit the VFML website.

Copyright © 2020 Vector Free Marlborough Limited, All rights reserved.

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