GWRC support work at Uriti Point

The Katipo at Uriti Point are getting an ecological makeover with the help of Ewan from GWRC. Ewan has been spraying the marram grass on the dunes and replacing it with sand daphne and sand tussock and other native plants.. He’s taking his time, going slowly so that the dunes can continue to be held in place by the roots of the marram plants until the roots of the natives are big enough, and complex enough to replace them.

Locals and hapu are involved with the planting, and supporters of Sustainable Wairarapa are also welcome to help. If you would like to get involved please contact Jim O’Malley: omalleyjim70@gmail.com

Predator control has stepped up, and there is discussion about fencing off dunes to restrict access by motorcycles and four wheel drives, however, there is some resistance to this.Kahungunu ki Wairarapa and Rangitane o Wairarapa support our work at Uriti Point, however, Ra Smith of Kahungunu ki  Wairarapa advises caution about the suggestion of an inland sanctuary.