Pūkaha Environmental Education and Accommodation Centre (Te Wānanga Taiao)
By Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre
NZ $9,770 pledged
37 people pledged
Closed
NZ $150,000 minimum target
This campaign failed to reach its target by 16/01/2023 at 12:00 PM (NZDT) and is now closed.
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Pūkaha Environmental Education And Accommodation Centre (Te Wānanga Taiao)
Project 2022-09-06 12:51:37 +1200
Help us raise money for the final fit-out of Aotearoa's first-ever dedicated Environmental Education Centre!
A new education and accommodation centre is currently under construction in the heart of NZ’s native ngahere (forest) at Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre.
On the construction site of Te Wānanga Taiao.
· It will be a place where kids (tamariki) can learn about the forest while being in the forest.
· Where kids can come and learn about the birds (manu), while sitting beside the birds.
· Where kids can come and learn about the past in a place where the past is etched in the trees!
We need your help now to support the final fit-out of the build.
About the Environmental Education Centre:
An artist’s depiction of Te Wānanga Taiao (Environmental Education Centre).
A vision for Te Wānanga Taiao (Environmental Education Centre), was lead by local kaumātua (māori elders) back in the 1990’s at Pūkaha National Wildlife.
Late Rangitāne kaumātua Jim Rimene.
About Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre:
Pūkaha is a 942 ha unfenced forest reserve and home to some of New Zealand's most precious native wildlife. This ancient forest is the last remnant of what was once called Seventy Mile Bush, that ran from Norsewood to Masterton.
Early bird release at Pūkaha forest reserve.
Pūkaha, a national treasure that opened to the public in 1982, was gifted by the Rangitāne people for the benefit of current and future generations and Aotearoa’s environmental future.
An Environmental Education Centre will be important for both the Rangitāne people and all people of New Zealand.
Rangitāne gift Pūkaha to the people of Aotearoa in formal ceremony.
Former Pūkaha chairman Bob Francis renewed this vision for the facility and in September 2021 construction began on Te Wānanga Taiao.
Bob and Mary Francis at Pūkaha & Early construction of Te Wānanga Taiao at Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre.
Te Wānanga Taiao will be a multi-purpose Education and Accommodation Centre.
It will provide a unique, hands-on learning experiences for all ages, blending modern science and cultural knowledge to inspire New Zealanders to understand and care for our natural environment.
Staying overnight in the centre will provide a rare opportunity to walk in the forest at night and to hear it sleep and awaken to the sound of birdsong.
Te Wānanga Taiao depiction at night.
When not used for education groups, the centre will be available for conferences, special events and community gatherings.
Te Wānanga Taiao is being built on the Pūkaha Reserve.🔨
Te Wānanga Taiao in September 2022
🏗️: It is 65% complete and on track to open in April 2023.
🛌: It will accommodate groups of up to 90 people including schools, community and business organisations.
🏠🤝: It includes a Wharenui (meeting house), a place of ceremony, meeting, learning and celebration.
🍳: A dining area will seat 100 people supported by a commercial kitchen
🔥: An expansive meeting and reception area with a log fire for the evenings.
Your Opportunity to help.
Help Pūkaha fit-out Te Wānanga Taiao.
Our current fundraising goal is $150,000.
This sum will fit out and equip the Centre as a comfortable and enjoyable place to stay, learn and have fun…
Your contribution today will go towards:
🔊: $20k of Technology, sound systems, wifi connectivity, screens & projectors.
🪑: $20k Furnishing for the dining area, reception, learning and social spaces.
🛌🏽: $20k Mattresses and bedding
🍽️: $20k Catering and serving equipment for up to 120 people.
🌳: $50k Landscaping - groundwork and planting
🧼: $20k Drying room equipment (so wet clothes can be dried overnight)
"On behalf of future generations of New Zealanders who will develop a love of the environment through Te Wānanga Taio, thank you for your contribution to our fit-out...every dollar helps to fulfil the vision and purpose of this special place."
Emily Court, General Manager Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre
More on Pūkaha...
A 942ha unfenced conservation reserve located 20 minutes north of Masterton in the Wairarapa and Tararua regions.
Our vision:
'To be Aotearoa New Zealand's number one mainland indigenous wildlife sanctuary.'
Core activities include; breeding of endangered native wildlife for release around Aotearoa, pest management in the reserve and surrounding farmland (3500ha), forest restoration, education and tourism/hospitality. Breeding programmes now include; Kiwi, Kākāriki, Shore Plover, Tieke, Kākā, Whio and Pateke.
Pūkaha is operated by a Charitable Trust (Pūkaha Mount Bruce Board ) on behalf of the community, Mana Whenua and the Department of Conservation. The organisation employs around 35 full-time and part-time staff in roles that range from conservation, to education, hospitality, tourism, and education. Pūkaha relies on visitor revenue, fundraising, sponorship and grants to meet the costs of the conservation work undertaken at the reserve.
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Mā te huruhuru ka rere te manu - ‘Adorn the bird with feathers so it may soar’
03/02/2023 at 2:19 PM
Thanks to all of you that got behind our recent pledge me campaign!
Unfortunately, we didn’t make our $150k campaign target.
This means those of you who pledged funds to support us weren’t charged.
The good news is ... we are still raising money for the final fit-out of the Te Wānanga Taiao.
We have a new way for you, your business, your community group, and everyone to get behind Te Wānanga Taiao directly, on our Pūkaha website.
Benefits to you could include… a signed ‘kiwi certificate’, a Pūkaha Family Membership or names on our members’ wall!
We encourage you to pledge the amount you intended, to us directly in the form of a donation.
Your support now …will adorn this ‘Wānanga’ with feathers so it may soar’!
To find out more info on this project, and donate visit https://pukaha.org.nz/product/wananga-donation/
Ngā mihi nui whānau
A Meri Kirihimete (Merry Christmas) thanks to New World Masterton!
22/12/2022 at 5:48 PM
Thanks Kiwispan Wairarapa!!
07/12/2022 at 5:10 PM
We have hit $5,000 for the Wānanga!!
22/11/2022 at 3:02 PM
Amazing whānau, $5,000 has now been pledged to our Environmental Education and Accommodation Centre (Te Wānanga Taiao)!!
We couldn’t do it without people like Chris and Dave!
Thanks for really digging in and getting behind us.
Do you know a business that can help us get to 10k by the end of the week?
Send them here👇
https://pldg.me/pukaha
Yes we can fit out the Wānanga!
11/11/2022 at 3:59 PM
Kia ora whānau,
Our friends at pledge me have just given us an extra month to raise 150K to fit out the Wānanga.
If you have supported us already your pledge rolls over.
Our campaign now runs until December 18th.
With friends, whānau, and local community support we will open our new Environmental Education Centre next April!
So, please help spread our message far and wide…
Can we fit it?
Yes, we can with your help!! 👇
https://pldg.me/pukaha
Pledgers 37
22/12/2022 at 12:45pm
07/12/2022 at 6:28am
"We are grateful to have something so special in our backyard. Thank you Pukaha, keep up your amazing work!"
27/11/2022 at 9:03pm
"A fabulous facility."
24/11/2022 at 12:03pm
23/11/2022 at 7:02am
19/11/2022 at 11:03am
"A worthy fundraising campaign for a worthy organisation "
18/11/2022 at 3:40pm
17/11/2022 at 10:12pm
14/11/2022 at 11:41am
"We are very happy to be able to support our local toanga of Pukaha."
14/11/2022 at 10:38am
"Good luck guys! "
14/11/2022 at 8:44am
11/11/2022 at 5:46pm
08/11/2022 at 12:44pm
04/11/2022 at 9:24am
01/11/2022 at 4:55pm
"With gratitude Pūkaha whanau for all the great work you do. "
30/10/2022 at 9:16pm
30/10/2022 at 1:33pm
29/10/2022 at 9:33am
"I look forward to bringing my mokopuna here"
27/10/2022 at 12:41pm
"Mauri ora Pūkaha! "
27/10/2022 at 7:16am
"Mauri ora e te whānau. Kei te ora te whenua, kei te ora te tangata!"
26/10/2022 at 7:23pm
22/10/2022 at 12:40pm
"Aroha te kaupapa "
19/10/2022 at 12:46pm
17/10/2022 at 9:15pm
14/10/2022 at 8:20am
"Exciting to see this happening. "
13/10/2022 at 8:30pm
"Good for te taiao, good for our tamariki and good for the Wairarapa "
13/10/2022 at 7:29pm
"Good luck with your campaign! Love everything you do, love to our favorite Kahurangi!"
13/10/2022 at 7:05pm
13/10/2022 at 5:31pm
13/10/2022 at 4:36pm
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Pūkaha Environmental Education And Accommodation Centre (Te Wānanga Taiao)
Project 2022-09-06 12:51:37 +1200
Help us raise money for the final fit-out of Aotearoa's first-ever dedicated Environmental Education Centre!
A new education and accommodation centre is currently under construction in the heart of NZ’s native ngahere (forest) at Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre.
On the construction site of Te Wānanga Taiao.
· It will be a place where kids (tamariki) can learn about the forest while being in the forest.
· Where kids can come and learn about the birds (manu), while sitting beside the birds.
· Where kids can come and learn about the past in a place where the past is etched in the trees!
We need your help now to support the final fit-out of the build.
About the Environmental Education Centre:
An artist’s depiction of Te Wānanga Taiao (Environmental Education Centre).
A vision for Te Wānanga Taiao (Environmental Education Centre), was lead by local kaumātua (māori elders) back in the 1990’s at Pūkaha National Wildlife.
Late Rangitāne kaumātua Jim Rimene.
About Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre:
Pūkaha is a 942 ha unfenced forest reserve and home to some of New Zealand's most precious native wildlife. This ancient forest is the last remnant of what was once called Seventy Mile Bush, that ran from Norsewood to Masterton.
Early bird release at Pūkaha forest reserve.
Pūkaha, a national treasure that opened to the public in 1982, was gifted by the Rangitāne people for the benefit of current and future generations and Aotearoa’s environmental future.
An Environmental Education Centre will be important for both the Rangitāne people and all people of New Zealand.
Rangitāne gift Pūkaha to the people of Aotearoa in formal ceremony.
Former Pūkaha chairman Bob Francis renewed this vision for the facility and in September 2021 construction began on Te Wānanga Taiao.
Bob and Mary Francis at Pūkaha & Early construction of Te Wānanga Taiao at Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre.
Te Wānanga Taiao will be a multi-purpose Education and Accommodation Centre.
It will provide a unique, hands-on learning experiences for all ages, blending modern science and cultural knowledge to inspire New Zealanders to understand and care for our natural environment.
Staying overnight in the centre will provide a rare opportunity to walk in the forest at night and to hear it sleep and awaken to the sound of birdsong.
Te Wānanga Taiao depiction at night.
When not used for education groups, the centre will be available for conferences, special events and community gatherings.
Te Wānanga Taiao is being built on the Pūkaha Reserve.🔨
Te Wānanga Taiao in September 2022
🏗️: It is 65% complete and on track to open in April 2023.
🛌: It will accommodate groups of up to 90 people including schools, community and business organisations.
🏠🤝: It includes a Wharenui (meeting house), a place of ceremony, meeting, learning and celebration.
🍳: A dining area will seat 100 people supported by a commercial kitchen
🔥: An expansive meeting and reception area with a log fire for the evenings.
Your Opportunity to help.
Help Pūkaha fit-out Te Wānanga Taiao.
Our current fundraising goal is $150,000.
This sum will fit out and equip the Centre as a comfortable and enjoyable place to stay, learn and have fun…
Your contribution today will go towards:
🔊: $20k of Technology, sound systems, wifi connectivity, screens & projectors.
🪑: $20k Furnishing for the dining area, reception, learning and social spaces.
🛌🏽: $20k Mattresses and bedding
🍽️: $20k Catering and serving equipment for up to 120 people.
🌳: $50k Landscaping - groundwork and planting
🧼: $20k Drying room equipment (so wet clothes can be dried overnight)
"On behalf of future generations of New Zealanders who will develop a love of the environment through Te Wānanga Taio, thank you for your contribution to our fit-out...every dollar helps to fulfil the vision and purpose of this special place."
Emily Court, General Manager Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre
More on Pūkaha...
A 942ha unfenced conservation reserve located 20 minutes north of Masterton in the Wairarapa and Tararua regions.
Our vision:
'To be Aotearoa New Zealand's number one mainland indigenous wildlife sanctuary.'
Core activities include; breeding of endangered native wildlife for release around Aotearoa, pest management in the reserve and surrounding farmland (3500ha), forest restoration, education and tourism/hospitality. Breeding programmes now include; Kiwi, Kākāriki, Shore Plover, Tieke, Kākā, Whio and Pateke.
Pūkaha is operated by a Charitable Trust (Pūkaha Mount Bruce Board ) on behalf of the community, Mana Whenua and the Department of Conservation. The organisation employs around 35 full-time and part-time staff in roles that range from conservation, to education, hospitality, tourism, and education. Pūkaha relies on visitor revenue, fundraising, sponorship and grants to meet the costs of the conservation work undertaken at the reserve.
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Comments
Mā te huruhuru ka rere te manu - ‘Adorn the bird with feathers so it may soar’
03/02/2023 at 2:19 PM
Thanks to all of you that got behind our recent pledge me campaign!
Unfortunately, we didn’t make our $150k campaign target.
This means those of you who pledged funds to support us weren’t charged.
The good news is ... we are still raising money for the final fit-out of the Te Wānanga Taiao.
We have a new way for you, your business, your community group, and everyone to get behind Te Wānanga Taiao directly, on our Pūkaha website.
Benefits to you could include… a signed ‘kiwi certificate’, a Pūkaha Family Membership or names on our members’ wall!
We encourage you to pledge the amount you intended, to us directly in the form of a donation.
Your support now …will adorn this ‘Wānanga’ with feathers so it may soar’!
To find out more info on this project, and donate visit https://pukaha.org.nz/product/wananga-donation/
Ngā mihi nui whānau
A Meri Kirihimete (Merry Christmas) thanks to New World Masterton!
22/12/2022 at 5:48 PM
Thanks Kiwispan Wairarapa!!
07/12/2022 at 5:10 PM
We have hit $5,000 for the Wānanga!!
22/11/2022 at 3:02 PM
Amazing whānau, $5,000 has now been pledged to our Environmental Education and Accommodation Centre (Te Wānanga Taiao)!!
We couldn’t do it without people like Chris and Dave!
Thanks for really digging in and getting behind us.
Do you know a business that can help us get to 10k by the end of the week?
Send them here👇
https://pldg.me/pukaha
Yes we can fit out the Wānanga!
11/11/2022 at 3:59 PM
Kia ora whānau,
Our friends at pledge me have just given us an extra month to raise 150K to fit out the Wānanga.
If you have supported us already your pledge rolls over.
Our campaign now runs until December 18th.
With friends, whānau, and local community support we will open our new Environmental Education Centre next April!
So, please help spread our message far and wide…
Can we fit it?
Yes, we can with your help!! 👇
https://pldg.me/pukaha
22/12/2022 at 12:45pm
07/12/2022 at 6:28am
"We are grateful to have something so special in our backyard. Thank you Pukaha, keep up your amazing work!"
27/11/2022 at 9:03pm
"A fabulous facility."
24/11/2022 at 12:03pm
23/11/2022 at 7:02am
19/11/2022 at 11:03am
"A worthy fundraising campaign for a worthy organisation "
18/11/2022 at 3:40pm
17/11/2022 at 10:12pm
14/11/2022 at 11:41am
"We are very happy to be able to support our local toanga of Pukaha."
14/11/2022 at 10:38am
"Good luck guys! "
14/11/2022 at 8:44am
11/11/2022 at 5:46pm
08/11/2022 at 12:44pm
04/11/2022 at 9:24am
01/11/2022 at 4:55pm
"With gratitude Pūkaha whanau for all the great work you do. "
30/10/2022 at 9:16pm
30/10/2022 at 1:33pm
29/10/2022 at 9:33am
"I look forward to bringing my mokopuna here"
27/10/2022 at 12:41pm
"Mauri ora Pūkaha! "
27/10/2022 at 7:16am
"Mauri ora e te whānau. Kei te ora te whenua, kei te ora te tangata!"
26/10/2022 at 7:23pm
22/10/2022 at 12:40pm
"Aroha te kaupapa "
19/10/2022 at 12:46pm
17/10/2022 at 9:15pm
14/10/2022 at 8:20am
"Exciting to see this happening. "
13/10/2022 at 8:30pm
"Good for te taiao, good for our tamariki and good for the Wairarapa "
13/10/2022 at 7:29pm
"Good luck with your campaign! Love everything you do, love to our favorite Kahurangi!"
13/10/2022 at 7:05pm
13/10/2022 at 5:31pm
13/10/2022 at 4:36pm
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