Funding Allocated: $258,813
Hours of Restoration Work Funded: 5,772
Individuals Employed: 6
Pourewa Reserve is a 33 hectare cultural site of significance located in Ōrākei owned and operated by Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, Mana whenua and Te Ahikaa of Tamaki Makaurau. Ngāti Whātua will provide opportunities through this funding for whanau and the community to embrace and integrate with important environmental projects. This includes work in their native nursery, Maara kai, Maara Rongoa, Parakore/composting, conservation and restoration of the 33 hectares that will bring about sustainable practices that enhance hauora/wellbeing of all.