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Wairarapa Moana Spring planting

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Everyone is welcome to join the next planting day for Wairarapa Moana restoration – Sunday 29 September at Lake Domain, near Featherston.

The focus will be on planting more of the karaihe sedges especially grown from eco-sourced seed at He Kōtare Native Nursery. 

Karaihe (also known as carex buchananii) is endemic to the moana but is officially listed as ‘at risk – declining.’

Sedges already planted on the shoreline at Lake Domain are thriving and over time, they will promote water quality and fish life.

If you are interested, the mahi will occur from 10:00 a.m. till Noon at the domain. 

Bring a spade and gloves — and enjoy this special place with other members of your community!

Caption: Recently-planted Karaihe/sedges thriving on the Moana shoreline.

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