When: 28th-29th June/Pipiri – Friday/Saturday Matariki weekend

Where: Stewart Island Community Centre, 10 Ayr St, Rakiura

Why: To celebrate 25 years of successfully keeping this motu predator free.

3 Threads Woven Together

– Recognise Ngai Tahu rangatiratanga of the motu (chance for those who whakapapa to the island to connect, learn, share stories).

– Celebrate the work of DOC and Aotearoa as a centre of excellence for island eradications and biosecurity, recognise those unsung heroes.

– Highlight the potential for achievements on Whenua Hou also being achieved on Rakiura via Predator Free Rakiura.

WEEKEND PROGRAMME

Friday 28th June

2.30- 3.30pm Mihi Whakatau

5pm Celebration Dinner - ticket required
5-6pm Welcome - Tane Davis on behalf of Whenua Hou Komiti
Welcome drink & appetiser

6-7pm Guest speakers
- Jacqui Caine, (Waitaha, Kati Mamoe, Ngai Tahu) Group Head Strategy & Environment Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu, 15 minutes

Preview of tomorrow’s panel discussions

Culture & Heritage short talks
- Tane Davis, Whenua Kou Komiti
- Angela Wanhalla. University of Otago
- Kate Stevens, Waikato University
- Brooke Tucker, University of Otago

Biodiversity panel:
- Sandy King, Paws for Conservation
- Te Arawhetu Waipoua, Kuaka Whenua Hou Diving Petrel
- Deidre Vercoe, DOC Operations Manager Kakapo & Takahe
- Andrew Digby, DOC, Science Advisor, Kakapo / Takahe
- Mike Slater, ZIP

Introduce: Darius Fagan, Predator Free Rakiura

7pm Dinner continues

Saturday 29th All Day At Community Centre

10 – 11.30 Biodiversity panel discussion
- Sandy King, Paws for Conservation
- Te Arawhetu Waipoua, Kuaka Whenua Hou Diving Petrel
- Andrew Digby, DOC, Science Advisor, Kākāpō/Takahē
- Mike Slater, ZIP

11.30- 12pm Kakapo tech talk, Jake Osborne & Deirdre Vercoe, DOC, Kākāpō/Takahē

1 – 2.30pm Culture & Heritage short talks
- Tane Davis, Whenua Kou Komiti
- Angela Wanhalla. University of Otago
- Kate Stevens, Waikato University
- Brooke Tucker, University of Otago

All day Artist in residence – Janet de Wagt, banner making

Rakiura museum pop up exhibition Whenua Hou
Explore Whenua Hou through Google Earth Voyager mapping
Blake the Taxidermied kākāpō

Recommended
- Visit to Ulva Island, own arrangements
- Walk to Ackers Point own arrangements