Eighty kilometers from downtown Auckland is another world… Te Hauturu-o-Toi: Little Barrier Island. Our Working Weekends run from first thing Saturday morning to late-afternoon on Sunday and combine voluntary work with recreational activities. Copyright Little Barrier Island Supporters Trust. My ‘office’ and home is a 2817 hectare island and nature reserve in the Hauraki Gulf. The Trust typically runs four or five per year, in spring and autumn. Backcountry weeding: For Spring 2021 season from October or November, register your interest before 1 August 2021. Te Hauturu-o-Toi / Little Barrier Island is New Zealand's first nature reserve, established in 1896 and a safe haven for a multitude of critically endangered species. Website Manager. I take my hat off to the trustees, DOC and all the supporters of Hauturu. 11 talking about this. They are a perfect opportunity for those who are seriously interested in the Island and wish to do some work towards its management. Thank you to all for giving me the opportunity to share one weekend with you in that awesome place in great company.” Antonio José Vera Palazón, “What a magical weekend! Login Register. Volunteer Opportunities. Volunteer Opportunities. Parents, take a minute to fill out the volunteer form while registering your child. Teaching resources for learning in nature, Marine Protected Areas research programme, Biodiversity inventory and monitoring toolbox. SOCIAL. Field trips were highly successful, resulting in the identification of active burrows, the capture of two adults and the … ... We also maintain the infrastructure, as well as facilitating researchers and volunteers that come out and stay. By submitting this application, I understand that as a volunteer, I will give of my time and talents to the mission of the Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic, Inc. to provide medical care for the uninsured population of Johns, Wadmalaw and James Islands, without compensation. Across the country, volunteers are grandparents, siblings, aunts and uncles, retirees, community leaders, former Little Leaguers, friends, neighbors, and more. Rare kakapo released at Little Barrier Island. Kawau Rescue met us half way off Little Barrier to take the relay. Website Manager. The main expense is the boat charter (leaving from Sandspit), plus incidentals and some DOC fees. The work is off-track in very steep, thick, bushy terrain, and can be very monotonous. Barrier Islands Little League 3362 Maybank Hwy Johns Island, South Carolina 29455 Phone: 843-559-4198 Email: [email protected] Site Links. Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic is an extraordinary example of what can be accomplished when a group of talented volunteers work together. Getting there: DOC will organise volunteers permit, quarantining, and boat transport to the Island. The calm water environments created between the Barrier Rock Reefs and the new shoreline fosters aquatic plant species and provides habitat for fish and wildlife. I share the role of kaitiaki with Richard Walle and his family; his wife, Leigh Joyce, and children, Liam (7) and Mahina (9). For information on upcoming working weekends, please phone or email Sandra Jones (09 817 2788, [email protected]). A lot of insight, hard work and love has gone into returning Hauturu to the glorious state that the whole of New Zealand once was. Volunteer Opportunities. Te Hauturu o Toi – the resting place of the wind – is the gold standard for predator free New Zealand and our jewel in the crown for conservation. “In many ways it was sobering – on the mainland, we are not used to hearing the full scale of native birdsong. This is a popular opportunity and not all applications will be successful. The Trust’s policy is to give preference to its Supporters. Login Register. Fitness/skills required: To volunteer on Little Barrier, you need a high to extremely high fitness level due to the rugged nature of the terrain. BARRIER ISLANDS LITTLE LEAGUE. The residents. Many people have asked us, ‘So how was it?’ And even though I have answered I feel like I have not, and really cannot, do the island justice in words. Little Barrier Island (Hauturu) Supporters Trust P.O.Box 48232 Blockhouse Bay Auckland 0644 (09)-817-2788 You may choose to have shared evening meals. Rangers on the island undertake the role for three years or so, giving the island’s management fresh ideas. After a long absence, Awhina Barrier Rescue is back and on the new berthing, with Adam Wickes running a one-day masters for Willy Park and Lance Dixon. Experience in previous grid search weeding (or similar) and working in challenging terrain is preferred. Login. Ongoing/dates vary: Applications are full for 2020. The whole place was full of ‘wow’ moments. Login. Physical Address: ... Volunteer Opportunities. They are arranged and led by trustees, and provide a rare opportunity to work and stay overnight in the bunkhouse on the island. 2021 Little League Age Calculator. A surprise sighting of a kakapo was a highlight, and with the wonderful work by DOC in the South Island, hopefully not such a rarity in the future. Because of landing … My main role involves running the island’s weed programme. USA Bat Approved List. Landings and departures at Te Hauturu-o-Toi/Little Barrier Island are only possible during suitable weather conditions. If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Register. The jaw-dropping two days I spent at Hauturu has allowed me to speak with passion and enthusiasm about preserving our native wildlife to my colleagues, friends and students. I was joking with my weekendvolunteering mates saying that we felt like going to the island from Jurassic Park. It has only been one week since we were there and already it feels like it was a dream or being in a fairytale. Hauturu/Little Barrier Island diary #2. We have an amazing team of people on and off island who work tirelessly to keep it running. A full equipment list and information pack will be issued prior to the commencement of the programme. Accommodation: All volunteers will stay in the well equipped bunkhouse on the island. This includes a biosecurity check the day before departure for the island and up to three days of boat travel to/from the island. As the Northern most unit in the Hauraki Gulf, we also extend to Bream Tail when necessary. Spreadsheet Upload - Disabled. Blades lived on Hauturu from 1982-1999 and has fathered 22 chicks over the years. During this year of challenge and change, one thing's for certain that Glenfern Sanctuary is a haven of safety and off grid heaven. Coastguard Kawau was established in 1998. “I want to say thanks to all the people that are looking after Hauturu – such a special place in New Zealand and with no doubt a unique little treasure island in the world. On landing the voluminous bird song was an indicator of who ruled this place. These weekends are not part of a DOC-funded programme. 💪 We have a lot of work to do on and off the fields to welcome (7) Coach Pitch Teams from around the state. The magic continued throughout the weekend aided by the wonderful ranger Richard, his son Liam and fellow ranger Chippie who so generously shared their knowledge of this treasure of an island.” Kate Browne, “A step back in time that reminds us of New Zealand’s rich ecological history, a living museum of creatures that have existed far longer than the human experience, and a reminder of what New Zealand was and what parts of New Zealand could be through good conservation.” Daniel Bidwell. How Do I Become A Volunteer? 🗣 Announcing the 2021 Softball Coach Pitch All Stars & Coaches that were selected for the State Tournament, June 17-21, hosted by BI at the Maybank Fields! League ID: #3400205. Being a consultant ecologist on the mainland I see first hand the constant battle our native wildlife is up against with pests, habitat destruction and exotic fauna and flora competition. Because the Department of Conservation issues permits for a limited number of visitors to Hauturu each year, we are limited to around nine or ten people each weekend (including the leader). Little Barrier’s only remaining introduced predator is the Polynesian rat or kiore. Four critically endangered kakapo … You can volunteer to help in virtually any aspect of Little League Baseball or Softball. Hauturu shows what is really possible, giving me the inspiration to continue this uphill battle!” Lucy Underwood. Register. These islands are conservation centers for them and it is where there are no human inhabitants except for the scientists and volunteer helpers. Food: Volunteers need to supply their own food. One great way to see the island is to volunteer for the Little Barrier Island Supporters Trust. All Rights Reserved. Being able to see places like this remind me why I came to NZ and why I got ‘stuck’ in this amazing country. Available Programs. “The water was glassy, the sun out, the bird chorus in full force. This has included leading a small team of volunteers on Little Barrier Island surveying and monitoring for colonies, burrows and birds. For the March 2019 Working weekend, trip leader and Trustee David Stone asked all the participants to provide a few reflections. Website Manager. Find out more. Te Hauturu-o-Toi / Little Barrier Island is New Zealand's first nature reserve, established in 1896 and a safe haven for a multitude of critically endangered species. Hauturu Trust volunteering:Two or three volunteer working weekends are also organised by the Hauturu Trust. We will do a variety of jobs for the rangers and there will be time for walking, swimming and enjoying the island's unique flora and fauna. Birds darted everywhere, sometimes so close that we needed to duck or in the case of a certain kaka, have a shoulder ready to be used as a landing pad. “I feel like I have been constantly reflecting on the weekend that was, the island certainly has a way of getting under your skin. Login. That was just after coming upon a giant tuatara lazing on the path, and before a rustle in the undergrowth – there was a kakapo. We will contact you in August 2021 to confirm dates. Thanks to our dedicated health care volunteers , we have provided free primary and specialty care to over 4,000 adults who cannot afford health insurance across the Barrier Islands and beyond . . Even in agreeable conditions, landings are difficult and may need to be performed in chest high surf on slippery boulders. On the reefs, there is a tern nesting area to encourage terns to stay in the area and use Little Beaver Island as their home. There are no 2020 opening for volunteers. Fitness required: You must be extremely fit, and have good agility and stamina. CLICK HERE TO SEE OPPORTUNITIES. Time commitment: You need to make a 17–18 day commitment. Little Barrier’s Department of Conservation ranger, Will Scarlet, met us and explained the procedure for opening all bags. Join the DOC weed team for the spring weeding season. You can register your interest for 2021. COVID. Experience and skills required: You also need to be comfortable moving over steep and crumbly terrain all day and able to concentrate on weed spotting at the same time. Located 80 kilometres (50 mi) to the north of Auckland, the island is separated from the mainland to the west by Jellicoe Channel, and from the larger Great Barrier Island to the east by Cradock Channel. We have an operational area of Kawau Bay, Kawau Island, Mahurangi Harbour and extending to Te Arai Point out to Little Barrier Island. Codfish Island is a small piece of land off the coast of Stewart Island. I came away inspired to look at what I can do to help bring the dawn chorus back to our mainland forests.” Anna Radford. They live on three different islands: Little Barrier Island, Stewart Island and Codfish Island. donate now become a supporter volunteer To understand more about Little Barrier Island/Hauturu, view the trailer for the 2016 short film 'Little Barrier: New Zealand's Ark', produced by … COVID. Our Working Weekends run from first thing Saturday morning to late-afternoon on Sunday and combine voluntary work with recreational activities. If you are available, you will be sent a questionnaire to help us select 2 teams of 4 volunteers. Volunteer to help with weeding on Te Hauturu-o-Toi/Little Barrier Island - one of New Zealand's oldest off-shore island sanctuaries. Everything was checked inside the bunkhouse with doors shut to avoid any unwanted travellers getting loose. I thought you might like to see a cemetery for Little Barrier Island Cemetery I found on Findagrave.com. As Ranger on Hauturu/Little Barrier Island my role is pretty varied. Barrier Islands Little League Baseball. Cancel. You must select an email preference. I was pinching myself on multiple occasions! All parents of children involved in Little League Baseball and Softball are strongly encouraged to volunteer. The unsung heroes are the rangers, Richard and Chippy (not to mention Liam, who speared our kingfish for the evening dinner) who work tirelessly with the Trust and many volunteers to preserve this paradise and show us what, with a bit of education and hard work, we could one day achieve in parts of the mainland.” Josh Wolfe, Recordings of Hauturu wild life supplied by Peter Gregory Willis, find more of his work on SoundCloud, Little Barrier Island (Hauturu) Supporters Trust P.O.Box 48232 Blockhouse Bay Auckland 0644(09)-817-2788. I knew there would be many birds – my family joked about me arriving amongst flocks of kereru – but nothing prepared me for the deafening chorus of birdsong that hits you when you set foot on the island. WekaWatch Kawakawa Bay Inc was a small incorporated society set up in 2008 to study and protect the rare North Island weka living in the area. Volunteer to help with weeding on Te Hauturu-o-Toi/Little Barrier Island - one of New Zealand's oldest off-shore island sanctuaries. Thank you to all who made this so memorable, and yes, there were flocks of kereru!” Janelle Underwood. Any community member who wishes to become a volunteer may apply. After nearly a week of strong SW winds and gales, it became possible today to assist a disabled vessel with a 7 hour tow back home across the Gulf. To convey to others what an amazing and special place Hauturu is difficult. I really didn’t know what to expect. COVID. If there are still vacancies available after selection date, applications from non-supporters may be considered, conditional on their paying a subscription to the Trust to become a recognised Supporter. Maybe it was not too inaccurate once you meet Georgina and Rudolf and their other tuatara friends! What the dedicated team of people who look after this amazing place do is incredible, they are preserving and maintaining a small piece of history, our New Zealand history. You would need to be fit and agile to make your way around the island, where you would be helping with tasks such as weed eradication and research. Cultural Induction: Ngati Manuhiri will provide a Cultural Induction on the departure day. SOCIAL. All participants need to be reasonably fit and agile and prepared to cope, if necessary, with a wet and difficult landing over large and slippery boulders. Little Barrier Island, or Hauturu in Māori language (the official Māori title is Te Hauturu-o-Toi ), lies off the northeastern coast of New Zealand's North Island. Little Barrier Island (Hauturu) Supporters Trust P.O.Box 48232 Blockhouse Bay Auckland 0644 (09)-817-2788 Dates: For Spring 2021, season register your expression of interest by email outlining your suitability. Then you should be a volunteer at the Barrier Island Ecosystems Center in Melbourne Beach! SOCIAL. It is home to many of our endangered wildlife species and over 400 plant species, and you should have time to explore some of the island in your downtime. Department of Conservation | Te Papa Atawhai, https://www.doc.govt.nz/get-involved/volunteer/in-your-region/auckland/little-barrier-island-hauturu-o-toi/. If you are not a parent and would like to volunteer, take a minute to fill out the form below. Great Barrier Island Coastguard Rescue is with Dave Orrell at Great Barrier Island. To register, provide a brief outline of your suitability to the address below. We are based at Sandspit, which is approximately one hour north of Auckland. They are a perfect opportunity for those who are seriously interested in the Island and wish to do some work towards its management. The two aptly named islands shelter the Hauraki Gulf from many of the storms of the Pacific Ocean. SOSSI volunteers are currently in training, honing their skills with direction-finders in readiness for the day when they will be tracking little spotted kiwi. To hear the chorus in full flight all day was special. Volunteers assist the staff in many capacities, such as gift shop assistants, education programs (field trip leaders, tour guides, docents, story time programs, summer camp), trail guides, turtle walk scouts, gardening helpers, and many other areas. Login Register. Little Barrier Island (Hauturu) Supporters Trust P.O.Box 48232 Blockhouse Bay Auckland 0644 (09)-817-2788 It is home to many of our endangered wildlife species and over 400 plant species, and you should have time to explore some of the island in your downtime. Added to that, the visual feast from the kauri to kiwi, the kereru and kokako – made for spectacular scenery.