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Learn what other trapping groups in our region are doing, how to set up and run effective trap lines and learn about predator control strategy development in our region.

1 Conservation Volunteer Activities October Nelson - November / Tasman 2018 Top of the South Welcome to the October - November conservation volunteer activities newsletter for the top of the South Island. Top of the South trapping workshop Come along to the Top of the South trapping workshop. Learn what other trapping groups in our region are doing, how to set up and run effective trap lines and learn about predator control strategy development in our region. The day will include presentations, workshops, information and assistance for anyone involved with, or wanting to get involved with, invasive animal predator control in the Top of the South. Organised this year by the Tasman Environmental Trust and supported by Nelson City Council and Tasman District Council. For further information and registration details please see below. Location: Headingly Centre, Richmond Nelson Contact: Abby Boffa info@tet.org.nz Date: 27 October Time: 8:45am - 4pm We hope you enjoy seeing all the great conservation work going on around your community and are inspired to participate and support these activities to grow conservation. There is something for everyone from skilled, high fitness activities, to social and educational events, to days you can bring the whole family. DOC Volunteer Coordinator Sally Leggett nelsontasmanvolunteers@doc.govt.nz Phone: Fairfield House Kaipupu lizard survey set up Pearl Creek weeding day Friends of Old Fairfield Inc. (FOOF) would love to have your energy to help maintain Fairfield House and Reserve for the people of Nelson. Fairfield has a Heritage Woodland of seven acres that is a DOC Community Reserve. The tracks on this central city woodland are used daily by many walkers and NaturePlay groups. To find out more and to get involved please see below. Location: Nelson Date: Contact: Catherine Brosnahan gather@fairfieldnelson.org.nz Help Kaipupu Wildlife Sanctuary and Picton Dawn Chorus set up lizard monitoring equipment at the Sanctuary, Victoria Domain and the Wedge. These surveys will help to determine which lizard species are present. In early 2019, we will require more help to check the results. Please see the listing below for dates and the tasks we need help with. Location: Marlborough Date: 14 Oct Oct 18 Contact: Rachel Russell admin@kaipupupoint.co.nz Come and join us at Pearl Creek for a spot of weeding from 9am to midday. We will be doing a weed sweep for small blackberry which is easy to remove by hand and will be doing some releasing and weeding around plants. Bring a weeding tool, gardening gloves, sunblock and water, gumboots or sturdy shoes. Morning tea provided! Location: Cotterel Road, Appleby Date: 17 November Time: 9am Contact: Jo Kay robjokay@xtra.co.nz /news/social-media/ /TopoftheSouth-newsletter to subscribe to this newsletter

October, 2018 Abel Tasman Birdsong Trust Contact: Abby Butler Email: atbirdsong1@gmail.com

We have opportunities for those looking for a low impact outing through to those looking for a challenge. We are also involved in several habitat restoration projects.

Location: Abel Tasman National Park Paremata Flats restoration working bees Phone: 03 5450989 www.paremataflats.co.

2 October, 2018 Abel Tasman Birdsong Trust Contact: Abby Butler Phone: The Abel Tasman Birdsong Trust checks a network of predator traps in the southern part of the Abel Tasman National Park twice a month. We have opportunities for those looking for a low impact outing through to those looking for a challenge. We are also involved in several habitat restoration projects. Please get in contact to find out more details about the Abel Tasman Birdsong Trust and our volunteer opportunities. Location: Abel Tasman National Park Paremata Flats restoration working bees Phone: Location: Paramata Flats Reserve, Cable Bay Paremata Flats Reserve in Cable Bay is a unique lowland forest area which is home to fernbird and banded rail. Forest and Bird are helping to restore the forest area by carrying out ongoing weeding, planting and predator control. Come and join the team from 9am to 3pm on Tuesday's for our regular forest restoration effort, (weather permitting). Our aim is to give our native trees the best chance of reaching maturity and to achieve this we need to clear out invasive plants and bush to enable the canopy trees to reach the light. Come and have a bit of fun while restoring a little bit of New Zealand. If you would like to get involved or if you need more info contact Julie. Friends of Rotoiti Contact: Peter Hale friendsofrotoiti@gmail.com Friends of Rotoiti was formed as a partnership between a motivated group of St Arnaud locals and DOC. The goal is to benefit the Rotoiti Nature Recovery Project (RNRP) in the Nelson Lakes National Park. Our 5 stoat lines are now on monthly checks however the village rat lines are still checked fortnightly. We are always looking for new members to assist with our trapping lines, feral cat control and our great spotted kiwi project. If you are interested in volunteering in our magnificent National Park please contact us via our website,

Brook Waimarama Sanctuary Location: Nelson Otuwhero Wetland trappers needed Location: Marahau Fairfield House Location: Nelson Kaipupu lizard survey set up Location: Marlborough Contact: Kat

org.nz Phone: 03 548 3640 www.fairfieldnelson.org.nz 14 Oct 18-24 Oct 18 Contact: Rachel Russell Email: admin@kaipupupoint.co.nz Phone: 0276923488 Volunteers make the Brook Sanctuary possible.

3 Brook Waimarama Sanctuary Location: Nelson Otuwhero Wetland trappers needed Location: Marahau Fairfield House Location: Nelson Kaipupu lizard survey set up Location: Marlborough Contact: Kat Willcocks Phone: Contact: Terry Stanbridge Phone: Contact: Catherine Brosnahan Phone: Oct Oct 18 Contact: Rachel Russell Phone: Volunteers make the Brook Sanctuary possible. If you can spare one day a month to help, then we would love you to volunteer. On- going roles include: Visitor Centre Hosts - You would be talking with visitors about walk options in the Sanctuary, maintaining biosecurity at our entrance and processing donations using a till and eftpos machine, all training is provided and you will always work with staff and volunteer support. Track Maintenance Team - You will be taken via 4WD in to the bush to work on the tracks with some of the best views in Nelson as a backdrop. Again, all training is provided, you just need good boots, moderate fitness and a love of the outdoors! There are many other roles available, get in touch with us to find out more! The Otuwhero Trust carry out restoration work in the beautiful Otuwhero wetland near Marahau. They are currently looking for more volunteers to service their forest trap lines. Please contact Terry Stanbridge if you would like to spend time in this lovely patch of bush. The terrain is steep (please see photo) so good fitness is required. The Otuwhero Wetland is a stronghold for banded rail and fernbird, hosts an important whitebait spawning area and has a number of threatened species of plants. Friends of Old Fairfield Inc. (FOOF) is a voluntary organisation with Charitable Commission registration. Our mandate is to restore, develop and maintain Fairfield House and Reserve for the people of Nelson and New Zealand. Fairfield has a Heritage Woodland of seven acres that is a DOC Community Reserve. The tracks on this central city woodland are used daily by many walkers and NaturePlay groups. FOOF is reliant on volunteers to keep the tracks in good order and the strangler vines cleared. Any assistance with these tasks is gratefully received. Please give us a call or visit, we would love to have your energy to help maintain this Nelson treasure. Help Kaipupu Wildlife Sanctuary and Picton Dawn Chorus set up lizard monitoring equipment at the Sanctuary, Victoria Domain and the Wedge. These surveys will help to determine which lizard species are present. In early 2019, we will require more help to check the results. 14th - 24th October (approx. end date): 3-6 volunteers required each day that can help dig. Adults and older school kids welcome. Please contact: Rachel Russell , admin@kaipupupoint.co.nz or Siobain Browning , info@pictondawnchorus.nz

South Marlborough Hosts Location: South Marlborough 22 Oct 18-22 Apr 19 Contact: Rob Avery Email: ravery@doc.govt.

are for a duration of 1-4 weeks from Oct 2018 to April 2019 Tasks include information sharing to visitors about the beautiful Marlborough area, encouraging visitors to pay fees, checking in, radio

Whites Bay and Molesworth camp hosts can stay in a comfortable cottage on site, whereas at Rarangi Beach, Marfells Beach and Onamalutu you will have a free campsite for your tent or campervan.

nz Location: Tautuku, Catlins This year the South Otago and Dunedin Forest and Bird branches are hosting the South Island Gathering at Tautuku, which is nestled in the heart of the Catlins.

4 South Marlborough Hosts Location: South Marlborough 22 Oct Apr 19 Contact: Rob Avery Phone: We are looking for camp hosts for Whites Bay (Oct/Nov), Rarangi Beach, Onamalutu, Marfells Beach the picturesque Moleswortth Acheron and Cobb Cottages (see photo) - positions are for a duration of 1-4 weeks from Oct 2018 to April 2019 Tasks include information sharing to visitors about the beautiful Marlborough area, encouraging visitors to pay fees, checking in, radio communication and cleaning toilets and facilities, the duties take about 3-4 hours per day, depending on the site. Whites Bay and Molesworth camp hosts can stay in a comfortable cottage on site, whereas at Rarangi Beach, Marfells Beach and Onamalutu you will have a free campsite for your tent or campervan. Contact Rob Avery for more info. Forest and Bird South Island gathering 26 Oct Oct 18 Phone: Location: Tautuku, Catlins This year the South Otago and Dunedin Forest and Bird branches are hosting the South Island Gathering at Tautuku, which is nestled in the heart of the Catlins. In addition to the weekend programme, members of the South Otago branch are also arranging additional activities outside of the Gathering to provide an even greater incentive to come south and discover this fascinating corner of Aotearoa. Come and join the team for a weekend packed with stimulating discussions and challenging presentations focused on community based conservation, citizen science and the realities of conducting meaningful landscape-scale pest conservation. Register on the F&B web page or to share transport contact Julie. Top of the South trapping workshop Location: Headingly Centre, Richmond Nelson 27 Oct 18 Contact: Abby Boffa info@tet.org.nz Time: 8:45am - 4pm Come along to the Top of the South trapping workshop. Learn what other trapping groups in our region are doing, how to set up and run effective trap lines and learn about predator control strategy development in our region. The day will include presentations, workshops, information and assistance for anyone involved with, or wanting to get involved with, invasive animal predator control in the Top of the South. Organised this year by the Tasman Environmental Trust and supported by Nelson City Council and Tasman District Council. This is a free event, but registration is required by ing Abby at info@tet.or.nz.

November, 2018 Presentation - Ours not mine Location: Tahunanui School Hall, Nelson Farewell Spit lighthouse camp 14 Nov 18 Phone: 03 545 0989 www.forestandbird.org.nz Time: 7.

In November last year the Speech from the Throne announced the Prime Minister s intent that there would be no new mines on public conservation land.

Join Debs Martin, our Regional Manager and leader of the Society s work to stop new mines on conservation land.

5 November, 2018 Presentation - Ours not mine Location: Tahunanui School Hall, Nelson Farewell Spit lighthouse camp 14 Nov 18 Phone: Time: 7.30pm 16 Nov Nov 18 Phone: A talk by Debs Martin, about mines on conservation land. In November last year the Speech from the Throne announced the Prime Minister s intent that there would be no new mines on public conservation land. Since then we ve seen a backlash from the industry, the release of more permits for mineral exploration across the country, and several attacks on stewardship land as being of minimal value. Join Debs Martin, our Regional Manager and leader of the Society s work to stop new mines on conservation land. Hear about the proposals, what land is potentially still up for grabs in the wider Nelson region, what values it holds, the importance of stewardship land and, most importantly, how your voice can be heard. Join Forest and Bird on their annual camp at the Farewell Spit lighthouse. We leave on the bus from Puponga at the beginning of the Spit at 9 am on Friday and return on Sunday. We will be carrying out weeding work over the weekend stay. Please contact Julie to book onto this trip. Location: Farewell Spit, Golden Bay Pearl Creek weeding day 17 Nov 18 Contact: Jo Kay robjokay@xtra.co.nz Phone: or Time: 9am Come and join us at Pearl Creek for a spot of weeding from 9am to midday. We will be doing a weed sweep for small blackberry which is easy to remove by hand and will be doing some releasing and weeding around plants. Bring a weeding tool, gardening gloves, sunblock and water, gumboots or sturdy shoes. Morning tea provided Meet at the end of Cotterell Rd, Appleby. Contact Jo Kay for more information. Location: Cotterel Road, Appleby Nelson Lakes Hut Wardens 27 Nov 18-2 May 19 Contact: Gabriella Czoma nelsonlakesvolunteers@doc.govt. nz Phone: How about hut wardening on the Travers- Sabine circuit! Get involved with this well-run summer hut warden programme. You must be a very fit and experienced tramper in New Zealand conditions. You ll be helping other trampers have a memorable time in the Nelson Lakes National Park. You ll be well supported by DOC, get good training and safety equipment. You ll have access to private hut warden accommodation. We have various dates for you to choose from, contact Gabriella for more details. nelsonlakesvolunteers@doc.govt.nz

December, 2018 West Bay Camp Hosts Kerr Bay Camp Hosts Onetahuti Camp Hosts Location: Abel Tasman National Park Christmas in the Sounds?

nz Phone: 03 521 1806 12 Dec 18-30 Apr 19 Contact: Gabriella Czoma Email: nelsonlakesvolunteers@doc.govt. nz Phone: 03 521 1806 13 Dec 18-28 Feb 19 Contact: Sally Leggett Email: sleggett@doc.govt.nz Phone: 027 2035235 18 Dec 18-3 Jan 19 Contact: Wendy Sullivan Email: wsullivan@doc.

Enjoy the lake views, bush surroundings and easy access to all that Lake Rotoiti offers during the day. Check in campers after 4:30pm. EFTPOS, so little cashhandling.

We are looking for camp hosts with great people skills. You ll need a campervan (no more than 7m). Your day is free to discover the walks and wildlife in Nelson Lakes National Park.

Email: nelsonlakesvolunteers@doc.govt.nz Come and camp host at the beautiful Onetahuti campsite in Abel Tasman National Park over the 2018/19 summer.

6 December, 2018 West Bay Camp Hosts Kerr Bay Camp Hosts Onetahuti Camp Hosts Location: Abel Tasman National Park Christmas in the Sounds? Location: Kenepuru Sound 12 Dec Apr 19 Contact: Gabriella Czoma nz Phone: Dec Apr 19 Contact: Gabriella Czoma nz Phone: Dec Feb 19 Contact: Sally Leggett Phone: Dec 18-3 Jan 19 Contact: Wendy Sullivan Phone: We are offering a free powered camp site for your caravan/campervan or a simple furnished cabin for people who want to be part of this well-known summer camp host programme. Enjoy the lake views, bush surroundings and easy access to all that Lake Rotoiti offers during the day. Check in campers after 4:30pm. EFTPOS, so little cashhandling. We have various dates for you to choose from, contact Gabriella for more details. nelsonlakesvolunteers@doc.govt.nz You can help travellers have a relaxing break beside beautiful Lake Rotoiti. We are looking for camp hosts with great people skills. You ll need a campervan (no more than 7m). Your day is free to discover the walks and wildlife in Nelson Lakes National Park. Check in campers after 4:30pm. Cooking amenities available. EFTPOS, so little cash-handling. Free powered campsite. We have various dates for you to choose from, contact Gabriella for more details. nelsonlakesvolunteers@doc.govt.nz Come and camp host at the beautiful Onetahuti campsite in Abel Tasman National Park over the 2018/19 summer. We only have 3 camp host trips left for the 2018/19 season. These trips are 8 days in the field, starting and ending on a Thursday. Dates are: * 13 to 20 December 2018 * 31 Jan to 7 Feb 2019 * 14 Feb to 21 Feb 2019 Tasks include maintaining the facilities at Onetahuti campsite and Tonga Quarry, checking visitor s bookings, answering trampers questions and carrying out maintenance tasks. You will need exceptional people skills, a practical outlook and a love of the beach! For more info contact Sally. Volunteer camp hosts are needed for Cowshed Bay and Kenepuru Head campsites in Kenepuru Sound over Christmas. Get away from the tinsel and the stress! 2-3 hours of work is required per day, the rest of the day is yours to walk, fish or relax. A $50/week food reimbursement, and free camping is provided. The campsites are motorhome suitable, or a family sized tent can be borrowed. All other camping gear is required. You are welcome to extend your stint to 15 January if you are super keen, or host from 3-15 January instead. Please see and search for Marlborough Sounds Camp Hosts for more details and to apply.

Camp host at Camp Bay Location: Queen Charlotte Sound January, 2019 Summer Explorer Programme Location: Marlborough 18 Dec 18-3 Jan 19 Contact: Wendy Sullivan Email: wsullivan@doc.govt.

nz Phone: 03 520 3016 Volunteer camp hosts are needed for the beautiful Camp Bay campsite in Queen Charlotte Sound.

7 Camp host at Camp Bay Location: Queen Charlotte Sound January, 2019 Summer Explorer Programme Location: Marlborough 18 Dec 18-3 Jan 19 Contact: Wendy Sullivan Phone: Jan Mar 19 Contact: Wendy Sullivan wsullivan@doc.govt.nz Phone: Volunteer camp hosts are needed for the beautiful Camp Bay campsite in Queen Charlotte Sound. The roster is for two weeks stints: 18 Dec - 3 Jan, or Jan, 29 Jan to 12 Feb available. You will be required to do 2-3 hours of work per day - cleaning toilets, picking up rubbish and talking to campers. A $50 food reimbursement is supplied, return boat trip and free camping provided. There are plenty of short walks to explore, swim, fish or have a cofffee or dinner at nearby Punga Cove. Please see and search for Marlborough Sounds Camp Hosts for more details and to apply. The Marlborough Summer Explorer Programme is coming soon! A great range of events for all ages, including yoga on the beach, guided walks, boat trips and much more. The programme will be released in early December, so Wendy or keep an eye on www. facebookcom/marlboroughconservationevents to find out what s on.

Conservation Volunteer Activities

Conservation Volunteer Activities December Nelson -/ January Tasman 2018 Top of the South Welcome to the December - January conservation volunteer activities newsletter for the top of the South Island.