Natural Heritage Fund applications open for 2026 projects
Gisborne District Council (GDC) began inviting applications from landowners and community groups for the 2026 Natural Heritage Fund (NHF) on Tuesday.
In a statement, the council's senior regional biodiversity
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
NZ Herald
a day ago
- NZ Herald
Natural Heritage Fund applications open for 2026 projects
A new $100,000 round of funding is available for environmental projects that enhance native biodiversity on private land and whenua Māori. Gisborne District Council (GDC) began inviting applications from landowners and community groups for the 2026 Natural Heritage Fund (NHF) on Tuesday. In a statement, the council's senior regional biodiversity
Scoop
2 days ago
- Scoop
Applications Open For 2026 Natural Heritage Fund
Gisborne District Council is inviting applications for the 2026 round of the Natural Heritage Fund, which supports projects that protect and enhance native biodiversity on private land and whenua Māori. Council Senior Regional Biodiversity Advisor Melanie Cheetham said the fund is available to landowners and community groups undertaking environmental work that improves the wellbeing of te taiao (the natural environment). 'It recognises the vital role landowners play as kaitiaki (guardians) of the region's natural heritage.' 'Protecting biodiversity is a key responsibility for councils,' said Ms Cheetham. 'This fund helps support local efforts to restore and protect native ecosystems.' In 2024, the Natural Heritage Fund contributed to 20 projects, and over the last 11 years has allocated over $700,000 toward native planting, pest and weed control and stock exclusion fencing. Projects funded in 2024 included: Possum trap network in kiwi habitat at Motu Wetland restoration at Ngatapa Stock exclusion fencing at Te Karaka Indigenous planting at Okitu Landowners can apply for up to $20,000 per project, with at least 50 percent of the total cost to be covered by other sources. Applications are assessed based on biodiversity merit and available funding. Applications close 20 August 2025 for projects starting in 2026. For more information and to apply, visit:
NZ Herald
16-06-2025
- NZ Herald
Rangatahi explore careers with Gisborne council programme
Year 11 to 13 students went to Gisborne District Council to look at the many possible career options as part of the council's A Day in the Life programme. Gisborne District Council has welcomed rangatahi for a behind-the-scenes look at local government through its Day in the Life programme. Year 11–13 students shadowed council staff across a range of departments – from health and safety and monitoring and compliance to theatres and Kiwa Pools. Council senior recruitment adviser
