4 | REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Tāmata Hauhā Forestry innovators leading the way Tāmata Hauhā has developed some 22 separate projects involving 4,200-hectares of carbon forestry and including agri-forestry. T T from page 3 “We also develop a lot of agri-forestry, integrating forestry and livestock in the same space. We’ve got a whole dairy farm that is a forest, with cows grazing under trees. “There are so many opportunities if you are prepared to look forward a little – it’s what separates us from everyone else. “If you want to do agri-forestry or high value cropping alongside forestry, that’s great. Let’s have an ‘and-and’ conversation. That’s our whole business model.” To date, Tāmata Hauhā has developed some 22 separate projects involving 4,200-hectares of carbon forestry. That number is expected to be closer to 40 by the end of 2024. Based in Marton, the company also employs staff in Whangārei, Bay of Plenty, Wellington and Nelson. Fast growth has brought the total full-time team to around 23 people. “We do everything from feasibility to excavation and clearing, spraying, managing the planting and quality control, compliance and maintenance. “We take all the financial risk and do all the planting and the landowner provides the land. Its fair, open and transparent – a true 50/50 partnership with the landowner.” While this is a Māori organisation, Blair says they will work with anyone who needs them. “Māori are not the only ones with issues on their land needing support.” Tumanako Ranui – a subsidiary of Tāmata Hauhā – has also partnered with Regener8 Power to create sustainable solar farm development opportunities for landowners. The approach is very similar to their forestry proposition. “We’ve got three agreements right now that are working towards development.” Need tyres? Here at All Terrain Alignments Marton, we offer more than just tyres, providing suspension and accessories. We can do tyres for all makes of cars, 4WDs, ATVs, trucks and tractors, in store or out in the field. We can supply all the top brands and can recommend the correct tyre for your application. We also stock hydraulic hoses, oils, and batteries. COME IN AND SEE WHAT WE CAN DO FOR YOU! P 06 327 4087 M 027 255 8776 (After hours) E allterrainalign@xtra.co.nz W allterrainalignments.nz 22 High St, Marton 4710 We make custom Sports | Team | Business | School wear garments Proudly Supporting Tamata Hauha pbco.co.nz info@probrands.co.nz
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