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across to the island, either as a public visitor
or as a volunteer. Talking to your friends about
your experience helps raise the profile of the
island. Better still, take your friends across
with you. See visiting
the island. |
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You might like
to plant trees on the island during public planting
days. These are held regularly (each Sunday) over the winter
period, planting dates are posted on our home page and emailed
to interested people.
The boat picks you up from either the Onerahi
boat ramp or the nearby wharf/floating pontoon
at 9.30am and usually returns at 1.30pm or so. Bring a spade, your
lunch, suitable footwear and a coat. The boat
trip is free, though you may wish to make a gold
coin donation.
If you wish to plant trees during the week, then get together a group
of 3 or more and the ranger will endeavour to get you across on the day of your
choice. Prior arrangement is needed, contact the island ranger, Peter
Mitchell (09) 436 0923. |
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As part of the
sponsorship by Golden Bay Cement, a 120 page soft-cover
history book of the island was produced in 2001
by local historian, Tim Clark. Full of pictures and articles, it details the fascinating
lives of both Maori and early Europeans and how their activities changed the fabric
of the island itself.
To purchase the book (NZ$30), contact a member of the Fomlis’
Committee to find out more. |
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| We have lots to do on the island. Track
maintenance, weed control (hand pulling, cutting, spraying), setting out
bait to control rats and mice. You need a certain amount of fitness. Sounds
like you? Contact our ranger, Peter Mitchell (09) 436 0923 for more details. |
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| Join and become
a financial member of the Society. This keeps
you informed of island progress through newsletters
and you get to have a say on how the Society is
run at the Annual General Meeting (February).
You can join the committee and get even more involved.
See contact
details and the subscription form. |
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Donations of NZ$20 or more are tax deductible
(New Zealand residents only) as the Society is
registered with the Inland Revenue Department
of NZ as a charitable organisation. For tax deductible
receipts or large donations, contact
our Treasurer.
People visiting the island are welcome to give a gold coin donation to the
island ranger. Every bit helps with the work the Society does on the island. |
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Business or private, if you have items
to donate and which we can use (new or used) then we will gladly have
them.
If you are a business and can provide us with
free or discounted items or services,
we would like to hear from you. To show our appreciation we
will list you in our Donors
and Sponsors page on this website (with your
permission of course). |
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| The Limestone Island
project is all about restoring the environment
and preserving something of Maori and early European
history. All of course, there for the community
to enjoy. It is pleasing and satisfying to see
progress being made on the island. Big or little,
there are lots of activities and projects on the
island which can be sponsored. If you are thinking
about sponsoring, then please consider the island.
Contact
the Chairperson to find out more. We recognise
that sponsorship is a two-way deal and there must
be something in it for you. |
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