Our Sponsors
We are extremely grateful to have the support of some key sponsors:
Auckland Council has provided funding to support us in the following activities:
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The employment of a part time Coordinators
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Community events that raise the profile of the awa and improves its wellbeing. For example, riparian plantings, litter clean ups etc.
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Surveys of the use of the awa by humans and also establish ecological life form benchmarks to measure our progress
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Develop our understanding of the infrastructure systems that impact our awa
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Work with various agencies (WaterCare, Healthy Waters/SafeSwim) to understand empirical data to inform our priorities and activities
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Ongoing advocacy with local and national politicians and agencies
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Ongoing networking with other community agencies
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Develop our on-line presence via social media and this website
Foundation North has provided funding to support us in the following activities:
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Water quality testing project to enable the continued progression of advocacy work with Watercare and Auckland Council Healthy Waters to address sewage overflows and other pollution sources in the awa.
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Support resources, including Project Management and Social Media Management
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Operating costs
Second Nature has supported our Trust since its inception with donations of:
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Consultancy and advice
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Use of tip truck, office machines and printed materials
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Plants for planting on planting projects
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Hand tools and wheel barrows
The Trust Community Foundation provided funding to support us in the following activities:
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Resources, including the RiverCare Group Coordinator and our Communications role
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Signage for the Tawa Esplanade Reserve Restoration
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Printed promotional materials

The Trusts have provided funding for the part-time salaries of our Group Coordinator and Group Coordinator Support roles as well as day to day operational expenses. Amongst other things this funding enables:
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Project management of events and initiatives.
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Effective and robust relationships with stakeholders such as Iwi, Auckland Council, WaterCare, and Local and Central Government.
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Maintaining our information databases - pollution events, water quality data, etc.
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Communications and Social Media
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Funding for a Gazebo & thermos for events
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Fish on Drains signage