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103. Discussion
103.1 Waihora Watch Group
During 2006/07 the landowners involved with the Waihora predator operation
in conjunction with Greater Wellington formed a “Care Group” that is being
steered along by Greater Wellington’s Lucy Harper, Greater Wellington Policy
Advisor (Environment).
Dawn MacDonald came up with a very appropriate name “Waihora Watch”.
That is now the name the care group uses when application is made for grants
etc to carry out subsidised activities at Waihora. This group still meets
periodically to discuss issues and kick about any ideas that may develop from
time to time.
103.2 Working relationship
The working relationship between the contractor and affected landowners
remains positive. There have been no issues that required redress throughout
the contract period.
J G McCaslin Trappers continue to be the service provider for the maintenance
of this operation. John McCaslin has an excellent working relationship with all
of the landowners involved in the Waihora operation.
103.3 Monitoring
Bird count monitoring lines were established at Waihora in the summer of
2006. There were a total of four lines established within the operational area.
One of these was later dropped due to the nature of the habitat where the line
was placed. Bird count monitoring was undertaken at Waihora during the
2007/08 year after not being monitored in the 2006/07 year. Nyree Fea, Greater
Wellington Biosecurity Officer (Monitoring) undertook the 5 minute surveys
and later prepared a report on these outcomes.
104. Costs
Set out below is a breakdown of costs from Greater Wellington’s SAP financial
system up until the end of the financial year 30 June 2008.
Vehicle/plant 461.06
Labour 1,209.00
Material/supplies 3,374.80
Contractors/consultants 10,500.00
Total: 15,544.86
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