2008/2009 Sustainable Management Fund Projects
Projects funded that have a national or regional focus
| SMF Category |
Land/Water |
| Organisation |
Sir Peter Blake Trust |
Region |
National |
| Project title |
Care for our Coast programme |
| Description |
The aim of this project is to encourage communities to care for their local beach, estuary, lake or river through the promotion of a school-based “Care for our Coast” educational resource. The Trust has piloted this scheme with the Spirit of Adventure Trust and various schools. All clean up participants are encouraged to enter data on an interactive website. This data will then be used to further promote sustainable water management. |
| Funding approved |
$51,500 |
Status |
In progress |
Approval date |
2008/2009 |
| SMF Category |
Land/Water |
| Organisation |
The Trees for Survival Charitable Trust |
Region |
National |
| Project title |
Trees for Survival Expansion project |
| Description |
In response to increasing demand the aim of this project is to expand the Trees for Survival (TFS) programme which involves children growing trees on 'at risk' land. A national administration of two part time personnel will be employed to facilitate the management of this expansion into a minumum of five additional regions. |
| Funding approved |
$40,480 |
Status |
In progress |
Approval date |
2008/2009 |
| SMF Category |
Climate Change |
| Organisation |
Dune Restoration Trust of New Zealand |
Region |
National |
| Project title |
Empowering Coastal Communities to Adapt to Climate Change |
| Description |
This project aims to provide local coastal communities with an adaptive approach to help mitigate the effects of sea level rise and increased storm activity. The emphasis is on working with these communities to provide them with the skills to assess the state of their beach and dune systems and to understand the implications of climate change. |
| Funding approved |
$67,500 |
Status |
In progress |
Approval date |
2008/2009 |
| SMF Category |
Climate Change |
| Organisation |
Youth Hostel Association of New Zealand (Inc) |
Region |
National |
| Project title |
Green Footprint Project |
| Description |
This project will extend the existing successful Green Footprint project into four other New Zealand locations. The existing project is a Canterbury based native forest re-vegetation project, undertaken in partnership with Landcare Research, Selwyn District Council and Waihora Ellesmere Trust. The project offers travellers the opportunity to purchase a native tree or shrub to help offset the environmental impact of their visit. |
| Funding approved |
$27,000 |
Status |
In progress |
Approval date |
2008/2009 |
| SMF Category |
Climate Change |
| Organisation |
Genera Limited |
Region |
National |
| Project title |
Generated Phosphine as a Methyl Bromide Replacement |
| Description |
This project aims to demonstrate that Generated Phosphine (developed in Chile) is a safe, viable alternative to methyl bromide for removing quarantine pests on key exports. The project will support running of semi-commercial scale trials on key export crops including logs, sawn timber, apples and onions. |
| Funding approved |
$122,524 |
Status |
In progress |
Approval date |
2008/2009 |
| SMF Category |
Households |
| Organisation |
Energy Efficiency Community Network |
Region |
National |
| Project title |
Sustainable Energy Advice Centre Network Pilot - Stage 2 |
| Description |
This project will build on the work carried out in establishing a Sustainable Energy Advice Centre (SEAC) in Wellington. Two further advice centres will be established in the upper North and South Island. Energy advice products and services (e.g. telephone advice, web advice, home visits) will be developed and further staff training carried out. |
| Funding approved |
$155,000 |
Status |
In progress |
Approval date |
2008/2009 |
| SMF Category |
Households |
| Organisation |
2020 Communications Trust |
Region |
National |
| Project title |
eDay 2008 |
| Description |
eDay is a practical community response to raise public awareness of the environmental risks of dumping electronic waste (e-waste) in landfills. eDay also builds local capacity and develop skills in handling e-waste. This year 26 communities have expressed an interesting in participating in eDay, to be held on 4 October 2008. All this equipment will be sent to approved recyclers where over 95% of the materials can be recovered and re-used. |
| Funding approved |
$200,000 |
Status |
In progress |
Approval date |
2008/2009 |
| SMF Category |
Climate Change |
| Organisation |
EERST - Environmental Education for Resource Sustainability Trust |
Region |
National |
| Project title |
Paper4trees South Island |
| Description |
The aim of this project is to expand the successful ‘paper4trees’ project into the schools in the South Island. Schools will be visited and asked to join the project and be rewarded for recycling paper and cardboard with native trees if they join up. To date in the North Island there has been a 95% uptake from schools visited. |
| Funding approved |
$231,250 (over 3 years) |
Status |
In progress |
Approval date |
2008/2009 |
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Projects funded in the Far North region
| SMF Category |
Households |
| Organisation |
Far North Environment Centre |
Region |
Far North |
| Project title |
Far North Sustainable Living Activation Programme |
| Description |
The aim of this project is to encourage householders in the Far North to participate in a sustainability programme. An initial face to face in-house sustainability appraisal will ascertain the households current ecological footprint, covering areas of energy, waste, water, transport, and building. Practical short and long-term sustainability opportunities are then recommended. Each participating household receives a tailored Sustainable Living Activation Pack. |
| Funding approved |
$163,491 (over 3 years) |
Status |
In progress |
Approval date |
2008/2009 |
| SMF Category |
Climate Change |
| Organisation |
Community Business and Environment Centre |
Region |
Far North |
| Project title |
Community Bus Service |
| Description |
The aim of this project is to trial the establishment of an affordable community bus service run on waste vegetable oil. This bus service will reduce emissions by reducing the number of single occupant car journeys. It will also establish a district wide collection system for both commercial and domestic waste vegetable oil and raise awareness of the environmental damage done by irresponsible disposal of oil. |
| Funding approved |
$90,324 |
Status |
In progress |
Approval date |
2008/2009 |
| SMF Category |
Land/Water |
| Organisation |
Waimarie o Whatitiri Marae Trust |
Region |
Far North |
| Project title |
Project Waimarie |
| Description |
The aim of this project is to restore the Waipao river through environmental education and communication therefore encouraging maximum community participation. Having established a native plant nursery at the local marae, 10,000 plants per year will be available for restoration planting involving co-ordination with the local community and regional council to encourage a collaborative approach. |
| Funding approved |
$22,465 |
Status |
In progress |
Approval date |
2008/2009 |
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Projects funded in the Auckland region
| SMF Category |
Households |
| Organisation |
Waitakere City Council |
Region |
Auckland |
| Project title |
Eco Design Advisor (Waitakere) |
| Description |
The Eco Design Advisor (EDA) will provide free, customised advice on sustainability matters to homeowners, designers, builders and other community members in the Waitakere region. This is a continuation of the pilot programme that started in 2006/07 and was also successful for funding in 2007/08. |
| Funding approved |
$50,000 (over 2 years) |
Status |
In progress |
Approval date |
2008/2009 |
| SMF Category |
Households |
| Organisation |
Urban Ecoliving Charitable Trust |
Region |
Auckland |
| Project title |
Providing children with practical ways to become sustainable householders |
| Description |
This "Tread Lightly" programme will be a mobile fully interactive practical educational experience (including displays and activities) for school children. The programme will supplement the existing environmental education that occurs in schools (Enviroschools). The programme will travel around Auckland initially and subsequently throughout New Zealand demonstrating what households can do to reduce their environmental impacts |
| Funding approved |
$182,000 |
Status |
In progress |
Approval date |
2008/2009 |
| SMF Category |
Business |
| Organisation |
Manukau Enterprise & Employment Trust |
Region |
Auckland |
| Project title |
Food and Beverage Sector Environmental Organic Waste project |
| Description |
The aim is to survey food and beverage manufacturers and processors and existing waste disposal providers to ascertain the volume and make-up of organic waste and to establish current methods of disposal. The project will identify new and innovative organic waste disposal processes to be adopted to meet the ideals of the sector group |
| Funding approved |
$193,804 (over 2 years) |
Status |
In progress |
Approval date |
2008/2009 |
| SMF Category |
Households |
| Organisation |
EcoMatters Environment Trust |
Region |
Auckland |
| Project title |
Sustainable Homes |
| Description |
This community based programme focuses on providing householders with the practical skills and tools they need to reduce their energy use, minimise waste, conserve water and increase walking, cycling and public transport use. Support, advice, information and encouragement will be provided by EcoMatters through one-on-one sessions in the home or through workshops at the EcoMatters Sustainable Living Centre. |
| Funding approved |
$307,457 (over 3 years) |
Status |
In progress |
Approval date |
2008/2009 |
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Projects funded in the Bay of Plenty region
| SMF Category |
Households |
| Organisation |
Western Bay of Plenty District Council/Tauranga City Council |
Region |
Bay of Plenty |
| Project title |
Eco Design Advisor (Tauranga/Western Bay of Plenty) |
| Description |
The Eco Design Advisor (EDA) will provide free, customised advice on sustainability matters to homeowners, designers, builders and other community members in the Western Bay of Plenty/Tauranga region. This is a continuation of a successful SMF 2007/08 funded project. |
| Funding approved |
$60,000 (over 2 years) |
Status |
In progress |
Approval date |
2008/2009 |
| SMF Category |
Households |
| Organisation |
St Stephens Methodist Church |
Region |
Bay of Plenty |
| Project title |
Brookfield Community Energy Project |
| Description |
The aim of the project is to reduce household energy consumption and link the local community with organisations in the area that offer energy efficiency and conservation programmes. Free Energy Checks to households and businesses will be carried out to assess potential energy savings. |
| Funding approved |
$58,300 |
Status |
In progress |
Approval date |
2008/2009 |
| SMF Category |
Land/Water |
| Organisation |
Uretara Estuary Managers/Focus Katikati Charitable Trust |
Region |
Bay of Plenty |
| Project title |
Uretara Catchment Restoration |
| Description |
The aim of this project is to work with land owners, local authorities and schools to re-plant the most fragile sections of two sub-catchments of the Uretara. The project also aims to raise awareness of catchment health issues (and receptiveness to project aims) through a practical field day and community/school planting days. |
| Funding approved |
$48,965 |
Status |
In progress |
Approval date |
2008/2009 |
| SMF Category |
Land/Water |
| Organisation |
Tauranga Environment Centre Charitable Trust |
Region |
Bay of Plenty |
| Project title |
Urban Greenspace Project – Adopt your Local Area |
| Description |
The Urban Greenspace Project is a Tauranga Environment Centre initative that has been running since June 2005. The aim of the project is to provide administrative and technical support and coordination to community members and groups that wish to restore Tauranga's degraded reserves. The Urban Greenspace Project also aims to strengthen the skill base and knowledge of its volunteers through workshops and courses. |
| Funding approved |
$78,600 |
Status |
In progress |
Approval date |
2008/2009 |
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Projects funded in the Waikato region
| SMF Category |
Households |
| Organisation |
Hamilton City Council |
Region |
Waikato |
| Project title |
Eco Design Advisor |
| Description |
The Eco Design Advisor (EDA) will provide free, customised advice on sustainability matters to homeowners, designers, builders and other community members in the Hamilton region. This is a continuation of the pilot programme that started in 2006/07 and was also successful for funding in 2007/08. |
| Funding approved |
$50,000 (over 2 years) |
Status |
In progress |
Approval date |
2008/2009 |
| SMF Category |
Land/Water |
| Organisation |
New Zealand Landcare Trust |
Region |
Waikato |
| Project title |
Community Sustainable Land Management for Waikato Lake catchments |
| Description |
This 3-year project will bring together a wide range of community members and agency partners with the objective of improving the health of nationally significant lakes and wetlands through catchment focused land management initiatives. The project targets the farming community and uses “bottom up” participatory approaches to develop information sharing forums and resources on Sustainable Land Management within the Waikato lake catchments. |
| Funding approved |
$225,000 (over 3 years) |
Status |
In progress |
Approval date |
2008/2009 |
| SMF Category |
Business |
| Organisation |
Destination Lake Taupo |
Region |
Waikato |
| Project title |
Lake Taupo Sustainable Tourism Charter |
| Description |
The aim of this project is to address the barriers and focus on delivering practical tools for tourism operators to implement sustainable behaviours; measure long term results through improved operational practices and reduce environmental impacts and improved social/cultural conditions. This will be achieved with one-on-one assessments, provision of tools and resources, long term action planning and monitoring of business behaviours |
| Funding approved |
$48,828 |
Status |
In progress |
Approval date |
2008/2009 |
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Projects funded in the Hawke’s Bay region
| SMF Category |
Land/Water |
| Organisation |
Maraetotara Tree Trust |
Region |
Hawke’s Bay |
| Project title |
The Maraetotara River Restoration Project |
| Description |
The Maraetotara Tree Trust is undertaking the restoration and protection of approximately 34km of Maraetotara River margin. Problem, non-native trees are removed and strips of between 1 and 10 metres wide are fenced along the river banks. The Trust replants these areas with native eco-sourced seedlings. Their aim is to establish a green corridor along the full length of the river; providing a home for native plants and wildlife. |
| Funding approved |
$46,854 |
Status |
In progress |
Approval date |
2008/2009 |
| SMF Category |
Land/Water |
| Organisation |
He Oranga Mo Nga Uri Tuku Iho Trust |
Region |
Hawke’s Bay |
| Project title |
Waiapu Koka Huhua – Waiapu Mother of Many |
| Description |
The aim of this project is to lead and co-ordinate the rehabilitation and enhancement of the Waiapu Catchment. The key focus is on sustainable land, water and communities and will involve stakeholders in undertaking practical, effective restoration initiatives to improve sustainable land and water management in the catchment. |
| Funding approved |
$100,000 |
Status |
In progress |
Approval date |
2008/2009 |
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Projects funded in the Manawatu region
| SMF Category |
Business |
| Organisation |
Enterprise Kapiti Horowhenua Incorporated |
Region |
Horizons/Manawatu |
| Project title |
Nature Coast Sustainable Business in Action project |
| Description |
The aim of this project is to deliver practical support and information on sustainable business practices for the implementation by Kapiti-Horowhenua SME businesses through the delivery of an effective professional development workshop series. |
| Funding approved |
$35,500 |
Status |
In progress |
Approval date |
2008/2009 |
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Projects funded in the Wellington region
| SMF Category |
Households |
| Organisation |
Wellington City Council |
Region |
Wellington |
| Project title |
Eco Design Advisor (Wellington City Council) |
| Description |
The Eco Design Advisor (EDA) will provide free, customised advice on sustainability matters to homeowners, designers, builders and other community members in the Wellington region. This is a continuation of a successful SMF 2007/08 funded project. |
| Funding approved |
$50,000 (over 2 years) |
Status |
In progress |
Approval date |
2008/2009 |
| SMF Category |
Land/Water |
| Organisation |
Nga Uruora – Kapiti Project Charitable Trust |
Region |
Wellington |
| Project title |
Nga Uruora Kapiti Project |
| Description |
The aim of this project is to increase community integration and catchment protection with an emphasis on water catchments and erosion prone land above the road and rail corridor to Wellington. Objectives include increasing biodiversity, catchments protection, climate change response and integration of the community into conservation. |
| Funding approved |
$241,832 (over 3 years) |
Status |
In progress |
Approval date |
2008/2009 |
| SMF Category |
Business |
| Organisation |
Strata Energy |
Region |
Wellington |
| Project title |
Sustainable financing for sustainable energy |
| Description |
This aim of this project is to prove the concept of a sustainable energy retailer that creates funds for energy efficiency and sustainability through the benefits of consumer aggregation and wholesale purchasing. Larger energy purchasers are able to gain access to wholesale purchasing benefits and through this capture part of the retail margin. |
| Funding approved |
$172,500 |
Status |
In progress |
Approval date |
2008/2009 |
| SMF Category |
Land/Water |
| Organisation |
Papawai Community Trust |
Region |
Wellington |
| Project title |
Restoring to Mauri of Papawai – Mangarara Stream |
| Description |
This project involves Maori and the wider community working to restore the mauri of Papawai – Mangarara Stream. This stream is culturally important to Maori and forms a key part of the stormwater drainage from the township of Greytown. A restoration plan for the stream will be developed followed up by on the ground practial actions. |
| Funding approved |
$56,601 |
Status |
In progress |
Approval date |
2008/2009 |
| SMF Category |
Land/Water |
| Organisation |
Whareroa Guardians Community Trust |
Region |
Wellington |
| Project title |
Coordinator of project to resolve Whareroa Stream Catchment |
| Description |
The purpose and vision of the Whareroa Guardians Community Trust Inc is to undertake the long term restoration of the Whareroa catchment. A part-time coordinator will be employed to organise work programmes and liaise with partners and supporters to carry out planting and restoration work in the area. The project has involved hundreds of volunteers and many community organisations and businesses. This proposal continues on the success of a previously funded SMF project. |
| Funding approved |
$24,000 |
Status |
In progress |
Approval date |
2008/2009 |
| SMF Category |
Households |
| Organisation |
Kapiti Coast District Council |
Region |
Wellington |
| Project title |
Eco Design Advisor (Kapiti) |
| Description |
The Eco Design Advisor (EDA) will provide free, customised advice on sustainability matters to homeowners, designers, builders and other community members in the Kapiti region. This is a continuation of the pilot programme that started in 2006/07 and was also successful for funding in 2007/08. |
| Funding approved |
$50,000 (over 2 years) |
Status |
In progress |
Approval date |
2008/2009 |
| SMF Category |
Climate Change |
| Organisation |
The Sustainable Capital Company |
Region |
Wellington |
| Project title |
Carbon Management and Environmental Offsetting for Small Business |
| Description |
The aim of the project is to support small businesses through a community based carbon management and environmental offset scheme. |
| Funding approved |
$50,000 |
Status |
In progress |
Approval date |
2008/2009 |
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Projects funded in the Tasman region
| SMF Category |
Households |
| Organisation |
Nelson City Council |
Region |
Tasman |
| Project title |
Eco Design Advisor (Nelson region) |
| Description |
An Eco Design Advisor (EDA) will be employed to provide free, customised advice on sustainability matters to homeowners, designers, builders and other community members in the Nelson region. This is a new application to the SMF for an EDA in this region. |
| Funding approved |
$60,000 (over 2 years) |
Status |
In progress |
Approval date |
2008/2009 |
| SMF Category |
Climate Change |
| Organisation |
Nelson Environment Centre |
Region |
Tasman |
| Project title |
Developing Transition Nelson & Nelson Carbon Reduction Reward Scheme |
| Description |
To support and develop a community led "Transition Town" initiative for Nelson to establish long term carbon dioxide emission reductions and to build local resilience to peak oil threats. The development of an Energy Descent Plan (EDP) will identify the community actions required for Nelson to become sustainable in the future. |
| Funding approved |
$152,000 |
Status |
In progress |
Approval date |
2008/2009 |
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Projects funded in the Canterbury region
| SMF Category |
Land/Water |
| Organisation |
Christchurch to Little River Rail Trail |
Region |
Canterbury |
| Project title |
Completing the Christchurch to Little River Rail Trail |
| Description |
This project is a community driven initiative to complete the development of a cycleway/walkway between Christchurch and Little River (the Railtrail). It involves the development of pathways, landscape enhancement and the promotion of cycling, walking and environmental awareness. |
| Funding approved |
$182,800 (over 2 years) |
Status |
In progress |
Approval date |
2008/2009 |
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Projects funded in the Otago region
| SMF Category |
Households |
| Organisation |
Sustainable Wanaka Charitable Trust |
Region |
Otago |
| Project title |
Eco Design Adviser (Queenstown Lakes) |
| Description |
The Eco Design Advisor (EDA) will provide free, customised advice on sustainability matters to homeowners, designers, builders and other community members in the Queenstown Lakes region. This is a continuation of a successful SMF 2007/08 funded project. |
| Funding approved |
$50,000 |
Status |
In progress |
Approval date |
2008/2009 |
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Projects funded in the West Coast region
| SMF Category |
Households |
| Organisation |
West Coast Regional Council |
Region |
West Coast |
| Project title |
Regional Waste Minimisation Officer - part-time |
| Description |
The project aims to build on the momentum of previous waste minimisation initiatives identified in the West Coast Regional Waste Strategy 2004. The project will provide waste education throughout the community and schools and ongoing promotion of the Waste Exchange. It will raise the profile of new waste minimisation services amongst households and will further reduce recyclable materials going to landfill. |
| Funding approved |
$27,679 |
Status |
In progress |
Approval date |
2008/2009 |
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Projects funded in the Southland region
| SMF Category |
Business |
| Organisation |
Venture Southland |
Region |
Southland |
| Project title |
Promoting the development of sustainable business in Southland |
| Description |
This regional project is based upon the mandate established from the Southland Sustainable Business Forum (December 2007) and is designed to meet the requirements of the key regional stakeholders and businesses. It will encompase the development of a regional Action Plan to ensure a co-ordinated approach |
| Funding approved |
$215,000 (over 2 years) |
Status |
In progress |
Approval date |
2008/2009 |
| SMF Category |
Land/Water |
| Organisation |
New Zealand Landcare Trust |
Region |
Southland |
| Project title |
Supporting Community Catchment Management of Waituna Lagoon |
| Description |
The aim of this project is to promote sustainable land use in the catchment through sharing of knowledge and research gained from previous projects and investigations. The project coordinator will actively work with catchment farmers and landowners to improve the adoption of sustainable land management practices including practical mitigation options to reduce sediment, nutrient and faecal pathogens losses. |
| Funding approved |
$55,000 |
Status |
In progress |
Approval date |
2008/2009 |
Last updated: 7 October 2008
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