A new kāinga mokomoko for Tongariro School
A new kāinga mokomoko (lizard habitat) has gone in at Tongariro School thanks to funding for plants from The Possum. In Term 1 the school caretaker told us that he wanted something done with the 'messy rock garden'. It was weedy, but we could see potential for a lizard habitat with all those rocks with little hidey holes. He commented that he had seen lizards there on sunny days, so a plan was born. The tamariki learned about mokomoko and what they needed to survive, then planted lots of native grasses and tangly bushes with berries. Thanks to Taupō District Council they had a big pile of mulch to spread around the area too. Waikato Regional Council EIF funding allowed us to run the session in Te Reo Māori for the tamariki in the rumaki. It was a, fantastic day of learning and the area looks amazing with another 85 plants added! We love improving the environment for people and wildlife, while teaching about biodiversity through hands on mahi.
