HALO Whakatāne aims to facilitate relationships amongst volunteers, to advocate for our environment, educate our tamariki, and strengthen the local pest control operations.
HALO Whakatāne is a community led conservation project in the Eastern Bay of Plenty aiming to create a sanctuary around Whakatāne. Our kaiārahi is the tīeke, saddleback, which is an indicator species that is very sensitive to mammalian predation.
Currently tīeke are found in pest predator free areas such as Moutohorā (Whale Island). The real measure of HALO’s success will be whether or not our environment here in Whakatāne is healthy enough to tautoko tīeke.
Our tohu the tīeke/saddleback
Our MISSIOn
Kotahitanga: Working together for the wellbeing of our natural environment.
Our VISION
Creating a habitat where Tīeke/Saddleback can live and thrive in the heart of Whakatāne
Volunteers at the Ōhope Spit
HALO is founded on the premise that we can do more together than apart. By combining talents and resources, building relationships, and connecting people, we are empowered. HALO Whakatāne is proudly supporting, connecting, and resourcing community conservation groups in the Eastern Bay.
Sustainable development goals
We are dedicated to making a positive impact on our local environment, by aligning our actions with our chosen Sustainable Development Goals. Our mission revolves around achieving the following:
We tautoko Papatūānuku to restore and enrich the whenua.
We lead by example.
We ensure quality environmental education.
We embrace Te Ao Māori in our everyday practices.
We promote climate change awareness through local action.
Protection and sustainability of marine and coastal ecosystems.