Links

 

Environmental Groups

    • Tawharahui Open Sanctuary Society Incorporated (TOSSI) is based at the end of the Tawharanui Peninsular and established a predator free mainland island for endangered native species such as the brown kiwi. http://www.tossi.org.nz

     

    • Motuora Restoration Society is based on the predator free Motuora Island. The society has extensively replanted the native forest and is gradually reintroducing native reptiles and other threatened species. http://www.motuora.org.nz

     

     

    Kiwi businesses associated with the Matakana region and environs or the Planet Ecotours operation
      • Ransom Wines is one of the 2 wineries we use for the local wine experience. Ransom is an audited member of ‘Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand”. http://www.ransomwines.co.nz
      • Mahurangi River Winery we may also visit and its owners are extensively involved in protecting and enhancing the Mahurangi River from the adverse affects of deafforestation. http://www.mahurangiriver.co.nz/
      • Lee Fish is the major exporter of fresh fish from our region and is based at Leigh. This site has very good explanations of various commercial fishing techniques. http://www.leefish.com
      • Blunt umbrellas are a new quality kiwi designed style. We will lend you these umbrellas should you require them.  http://www.bluntumbrellas.com