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Introducing Our New Kanakana Kete – Restoring Waterways for a Taonga Species 360 Million Years in the Making
Today we’re excited to launch our new kanakana sign and resources, created in collaboration with Hokonui Rūnanga as part of the Awhi Awa Kete!
Kanakana are a taonga species for many iwi, including Ngāi Tahu, and a living sign of healthy waterways.

Natalie Jessup
Sep 15


Naylor Love Leads the Way in Protecting Urban Waterways with Awhi Awa
Naylor Love taking care of a stormwater drain in Sylvia Park as part of Awhi Awa | Embrace a Stream project.

Natalie Jessup
Sep 12


Waikato Schools Awhi Awa and Embrace Waterways for Freshwater Fish
Today in Cambridge, eight Waikato schools came together for Awhi Awa | Embrace a Stream workshops, run in partnership with Waikato Regional Council, EnviroSchools, and the Endangered Species Foundation.

Natalie Jessup
Sep 11


Meeting with Tama Potaka MP: Sustainable Solutions for Our Oceans and Waterways
Endangered Species Foundation General Manager Natalie Jessup meeting with her local MP, Tama Potaka, who holds the portfolios for Māori Development, Conservation, Whānau Ora, and Associate Housing.

Natalie Jessup
Sep 4


Index Engineering Embraces Urban Waterway in Rotorua
Index Engineering in Rotorua has committed to caring for the stream that runs past its site, becoming part of the Awhi Awa | Embrace a Stream movement.

Natalie Jessup
Sep 2


Students Awhi Awa for Freshwater in South Waikato
To celebrate Conservation Week, students from South Waikato schools gathered at Jim Barnett Reserve, Waotu, for a full day of hands-on workshops focused on restoring and protecting native biodiversity.

Natalie Jessup
Sep 1


Overwhelming Response to 'Oceans' Screening Sparks Action for Marine Protections
Mangawhai community packs venue beyond capacity as David Attenborough's latest documentary ignites passionate discussion about New Zealand's marine future.

Natalie Jessup
Aug 31


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
Jul 21


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


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


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


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


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


From Inspiration to Action: Awhi Awa Sparks Community Commitment at Impact Hub Event
Natalie Jessup, General Manager of Tāngaro Tuia te Ora, presents new Awhi Awa | Embrace a Stream project at Impact Hub Waikato.

Natalie Jessup
Nov 12, 2024


Project Evolves to Awhi Awa
Tāngaro Tuia te Ora announces that our successful 'Adopt a Stream' project has been renamed to "Awhi Awa | Embrace a Stream".

Natalie Jessup
Nov 4, 2024


Ngā Ika Taketake 🐟 Native Freshwater Fish Factsheets in Te Reo Māori
Our online kete now contains amazing education materials about native ika (fish) in te reo Māori and English.

Natalie Jessup
Oct 1, 2024


Mystery Creek Workshops Enable Schools to Awhi Awa
During Conservation Week in September, Tāngaro Tuia te Ora, the Endangered Species Foundation, held workshops at Mystery Creek, to engage...
lesedibapegi12
Sep 25, 2024


Two Streams Embraced by Early Childhood Centre in Rototuna
Borman Village Kids, an Early Childhood Centre in Rototuna, Kirikiriroa Hamilton, has adopted two streams.

Natalie Jessup
Jul 15, 2024
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