Water Testing Hawke's Bay Provides Valuable Sponsorship for the Maraetōtara Tree Trust

Local water testing and analysis laboratory, Water Testing Hawke's Bay, has recently signed up as a sponsor of the Maraetōtara Tree Trust, the organisation in charge of restoring the Maraetōtara River, valley and surrounding environment. In partnership with Hawke's Bay Regional Council, private and corporate donors, and local landowners, Maraetōtara Tree Trust's goal is to regenerate, enhance and protect a lush corridor of native plants, birds and wildlife, the full length of the Maraetōtara River, from the top of the Maraetōtara Valley to Te Awanga beach.

Maraetōtara River previously suffered degradation from livestock pollution, willow tree infestation, and a general lack of care and protection of river margins. The Trust is committed to planting indigenous trees to improve biodiversity, protect riparian areas, improve water quality, and generally enhance the landscape.

The project is successfully led by the Maraetōtara Tree Trust volunteers. The propagation of seedlings, planting and ongoing aftercare of trees is funded by grants and sponsors such as Water Testing Hawke's Bay. The project is also regularly supported by volunteer community groups, schools, and farmers from the valley.
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"On behalf of Water Testing Hawke's Bay management and staff, we're delighted to be supporting a local organisation doing great things for our local environment."
Water Testing Hawke’s Bay general manager, Cynthia Bowers.
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With accreditations that adhere to national and international standards, Water Testing Hawke’s Bay is one of New Zealand's leading regional water-testing and analysis laboratories. Water Testing Hawke’s Bay test and analyse most types of water including council and private drinking water supplies, surface and ground water, effluent, trade waste, swimming pools and spa pools.
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"It was natural that WTHB would join MTT’s family of sponsors. WTHB will regularly test the Maraetōtara River in order to develop a comprehensive water quality picture over 5 years. WTHB information, complemented by regional council data, will tell a useful river restoration story about water quality changes over time."
​Maraetōtara Tree Trust public relations manager, Josh Lynch.
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For more about Maraetōtara Tree Trust:
www.maraetotaratreetrust.co.nz – [email protected]
@maraetotaratreetrust on Facebook, Instagram & Linkedin
For more about Water Testing Hawke's Bay:
www.watertestinghb.nz – Phone 06 870 6449 – @watertestinghb on Facebook, Instagram & Linkedin