We are really happy with the progress the Manawa Karioi Ecological Restoration Project has made but we would love some more members to see us into the future!
Being a member of Manawa Karioi means -
You can have input into the decisions and the running of the society
Good numbers in the society means that our funding applications are stronger
The $20.00 payment to become a member will go towards running costs of the project
You can actively participate in the project bringing your skill-sets to the society
We would like to invite you to become a member of the Manawa Karioi Society!
The membership subscription is $20.00 if you would like to support our project, you can deposit this amount into our bank account. Please inform Treasurer, Papri Paul of your payment. Email Papri here.
Manawa Karioi Society Inc, KiwiBank 38-9011-0466528-00
We look forward to working with you!
Our Committee
Chris Livesey
Chairperson
Chris, his partner and their 3 children were at the dawn planting of the first tree in 1991. He has maintained his involvement in the project ever since.
Ross Gardiner
Volunteer Coordinator/ Committee Member
With over 17 years experience volunteering with Manawa Karioi, Ross has a detailed knowledge of the project.
Ness Patea
Media/ Committee Member
A tree enthusiast and an ex-resident of Island Bay. Vanessa brings her digital skills to the Committee at Manawa Karioi.
Tom Box
Committee Member
A council gardener by day and a neighbour to the reserve, Tom brings a lot of botanical knowledge to the site and is a regular at the working bees.
Annie Yeates
Committee Member
Annie is the Chair of the SEA/ Tawatawa Reserve and on the committee of the Ōtari Wilton’s Bush Trust and coordinates numerous predator pest trapping lines.
Paul Blaschke
Committee Member
Paul Blaschke is an environmental consultant and part-time university lecturer. He loves living and working in Wellington’s southern suburbs, whether in the Owhiro catchment, the Town Belt near his home, or on the slopes at Manawa Karioi.
Tim Owens
Committee Member
Tim is a regular volunteer at our working bees and a committed member of the committee.
At the AGM the following officers were elected:
Chair/ Liaison with Tapu Te Ranga : Chris Livesey
Secretary/Treasurer: Papri Paul
Committee: Ross Gardiner, Vanessa Patea, Paul Blaschke, Tom Box, Tim Owens, Annie Yeates
Biodiversity Advisor: Peter Russell
We would like to acknowledge the following people who have been involved with Manawa Karioi over the decades: Sister Loyola, Kevin Kilkelly and Peter Sylvester, Bill Pettersson, Bill van Gorkom, Jill Burdett, Joy & David Dean, Roger & Jenny Mountfort, Cathy Leniston, Dean Baigent-Mercer, Gary James, Jim Lynch, Liz Tennent, Maggie Wassilief, Marion Sanson, Morgan Cox, Richard Cussins and Sally Bowman.