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Volunteer-led organisation, Supporters of Tiritiri Matangi, has been awarded a Canon Oceania Grant in the Environment category to recognise their positive impact in the community.
Supporters of Tiritiri Matangi is dedicated to protecting and restoring the mauri (lifeforce) of the island in partnership with local Māori iwi and Department of Conservation. The organisation wants to inspire the next generations of conservationists, by creating engaging ecological, cultural, and historical learning opportunities for the thousands of annual visitors to the island.
Canon Oceania research showed a lack of access to technology is holding Kiwis back from major career and life opportunities. The grants programme intends to enhance technological access in New Zealand and supports worthy organisations to further their impact.
Shortlisted from a pool of 600 applications, the Supporters of Tiritiri Matangi have been awarded $5000 to facilitate an educational, community or environmental project that will benefit the New Zealand community.
Dr. Ian Alexander, chair of supporters of Tiritiri Matangi, said, “The Supporters of Tiritiri Matangi are honoured and delighted to be the recipients of the 2024 Canon Oceania Environment grant. This conservation treasure island means so much to many, including our community of mahi aroha volunteers, visiting schools from the Growing Minds programme, wildlife-enthusiasts, adventurers, explorers, scientific researchers, and visitors from across the globe.”
As a pest-free open sanctuary, Tiritiri Matangi is considered a world-leader of change. The plan for the award ($2,500 cash and $2,500 in Canon product) is to install educational display boards along the walking tracks, so that all visitors can learn of taonga species, and how people can work together to conserve Te Taiao nature.
