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Tāwera Nikau: Leading With Purpose, Grounded in Whenua
Tāwera Nikau - a powerful voice for resilience, service, and environmental restoration. At 58, he brings energy and determination to every role he takes on - as a father and grandfather, a mentor and speaker, and co-chair of the Endangered Species Foundation | Tāngaro Tuia te Ora.

Natalie Jessup
4 days ago


Open Letter: Stop Greenwashing and Undermining Ocean Protections
Tāngaro Tuia te Ora, the Endangered Species Foundation (ESF) is standing alongside leading environmental organisations, iwi, scientists, and conservation groups in rejecting Seafood New Zealand’s misleading claim that Aotearoa has already met the global target of protecting 30% of its ocean by 2030.

Natalie Jessup
Jul 14


Heal The Hauraki Launches on Waiheke: A Powerful Night of Stories, Solutions and Action for Tīkapa Moana
On Saturday 12 July, a full house gathered on Waiheke Island to launch Heal The Hauraki, a three-part documentary series spotlighting the urgent need to restore the health of Tīkapa Moana / the Hauraki Gulf. It was a night of connection, conversation, and commitment to action — led by the incredible people driving this kaupapa forward.

Natalie Jessup
Jul 14


The Tide Is Turning: Manufactured Sand Offers a Smarter, Cleaner Future
Around the world, the demand for sustainable building materials is growing — and manufactured sand is stepping up as a proven alternative to seabed mining.
Right now, the Kiwi company Kayasand is leading this shift.

Natalie Jessup
Jul 7


Collaborative Planning Strengthens Waterway Restoration in Waikato
On Wednesday 25 June 2025, a Community Catchment Workshop brought together mana whenua, catchment groups, councils, landowners, volunteers, and conservation organisations to align efforts for healthier waterways and restored biodiversity across the Waikato region.

Natalie Jessup
Jul 1


Tide Turning Against Sand Mining Company: Public Pressure and Court Win Mark a New Chapter
A powerful open letter has been sent to McCallum Brothers Ltd, marking a significant moment in the growing national resistance against...

Natalie Jessup
Jun 23


Calls to Ban Bottom Trawling Grow Louder as Massive Coral Destruction Exposed
The Endangered Species Foundation is supporting calls for urgent government action to ban bottom trawling in Aotearoa and the wider South...

Natalie Jessup
Jun 15


Village Residents Embrace Local Waterway with Awhi Awa Workshop
Residents at Bupa Foxbridge Care Home in Hamilton have taken important steps toward protecting Aotearoa’s freshwater ecosystems, participating in an Awhi Awa | Embrace a Stream workshop

Natalie Jessup
Jun 11


Standing United Against Seabed Mining
Today we stood in solidarity with tāngata whenua, Kiwis Against Seabed Mining, and local communities at Whaingaroa, opposing seabed mining on the west coast of Aotearoa New Zealand.

Natalie Jessup
Jun 8


Māui and Hector’s Dolphins Awhi Awa Kete Now Available for Purchase
We’re excited to announce a powerful new addition to our Awhi Awa | Embrace a Stream project: Māui and Hector’s Dolphins are now included in our educational kete, which are available for purchase now!

Natalie Jessup
Jun 5


Great news for our most endangered bird!
Following this summer's successful breeding season, DOC rangers and volunteers have now recorded 50 individual tara iti (NZ fairy terns) – including 13 fledglings!

Natalie Jessup
May 29


Healing Our Waterways, One Stream at a Time: Awhi Awa Expands Nationwide
Since its launch, the Awhi Awa project has flourished, engaging kura (schools), hāpori (communities), and kaipakihi (businesses) from as far north as Te Taitokerau, Northland to Cromwell in Ōtakou, Central Otago.

Natalie Jessup
Apr 17


Māui Dolphins to be Added to Awhi Awa Kete
With less than 50 Māui dolphins remaining, Pōpoto, Māui Dolphins sadly hold the #1 place on our Top 50 Endangered Species List.

Natalie Jessup
Mar 25


Awhi Awa Workshops at Waikato World Freshwater Day Event
On Wednesday, 19 March, the Les Batkin Reserve in Tuakau was a hub of environmental learning as tamariki from across the Waikato region gath

Natalie Jessup
Mar 24


Over 50 Boats Take to the Water to Protest Sand Mining in Bream Bay
Today, Bream Bay witnessed a huge display of unity and determination as over 50 boats of all shapes and sizes took to protest sand mining

Natalie Jessup
Mar 15


Tawera Nikau Delivers 14,000-Signature Petition to Parliament Opposing Sandmining Te Akau Bream Bay
Tawera Nikau today presented a 14,000-signature petition to Parliament opposing a controversial sandmining project at Te Akau Bream Bay.

Natalie Jessup
Mar 6


12,000 Say No to Sandmining in Te Akau Bream Bay
More than 12,000 people have raised their voices against sandmining in Te Akau Bream Bay.

Natalie Jessup
Feb 12


Tiny Wings, Big Hope: Tara Iti Triumphs
The breeding season 2024 - 2025 has been a great success, with 15 tara iti (NZ fairy tern) fledglings raised, including 9 in the wild.

Natalie Jessup
Jan 28


Hundreds Rally Against Sandmining in Bream Bay
Hundreds of locals gathered at Bream Bay today to oppose McCallum Bros' fast-tracked consent application to sandmine here.

Natalie Jessup
Jan 25


First in Waikato: Hayes Common Café Champions Endangered Species and Freshwater
Hayes Common Café in Hamilton East has joined the Endangered Species Foundation’s Awhi Awa project to help restore urban waterways.

Natalie Jessup
Jan 8
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