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The Memorandum of Understanding

7 May 2001

Derrick Field (DoC), Kathy Rimene(Rangitaane o Wairarapa) and John Bunny (National Wildlife Centre Trust) signing the MOU
We, the signatories of this document, on behalf of the organisations we represent and with the authority vested in us, do hereby agree to work in partnership with each other and our community to actively assist with and promote; the restoration of Pukaha Mount Bruce forest, the conservation of endangered species, and the conservation awareness and education of the people of Aotearoa.

In signing this memorandum we agree to respect, promote and assist each other with achieving each organisation's objectives in respect to the conservation-based activity at Pukaha Mount Bruce, namely:
  • The National Wildlife Centre Trust represents the wider community interest, owns the buildings at the National Wildlife Centre and has a mission to promote conservation education.
  • The Department of Conservation has a mission to conserve New Zealand's natural and historic heritage for all to enjoy now and in the future, and has statutory responsibility for management of the National Wildlife Centre reserve and the Pukaha Mount Bruce Scenic Reserve.
  • Rangitaane o Wairarapa has a mission to re-acquaint Rangitaane people with the history and ecology of Pukaha Mount Bruce, and to develop their people through employment, training and development of new qualifications in ecological tourism and indigenous ecological tourism.