Endeavour Inlet Conservation Trust

Protecting the forests and wildlife of Punaruawhiti | Endeavour Inlet through community conservation.

About the Trust

Predator control is at the heart of the Endeavour Inlet Conservation Trust's work. The Trust has developed and now maintains an extensive trapping network across the forests, wetlands and coastal margins of Punaruawhiti / Endeavour Inlet.

The Trust is a community-led organisation established in 2010 to protect and enhance the ecological and heritage values of Punaruawhiti / Endeavour Inlet in the Marlborough Sounds. The Trust works across a landscape that includes nationally significant habitats, including Howden's Bush, one of the finest remaining examples of unlogged lowland coastal forest in the region, and the 6.3-hectare wetland at the head of the inlet.

Punaruawhiti / Endeavour Inlet provides important habitat for a wide range of native plants and wildlife and retains much of the character observed by Captain Cook and Joseph Banks during their visits in 1770. Through predator control, monitoring, and community involvement, the Trust works to protect these values and support the recovery of native biodiversity across the wider landscape.

Our Mission

To restore and protect the biodiversity of Endeavour Inlet through community-led conservation, creating a healthier and more resilient environment for native species and future generations.

How to get involved

The Trust meets every three months by videoconference to review progress and plan future activities. We welcome participation from the wider community. Anyone with an interest in our work is welcome to attend meetings, share ideas and suggestions, and become involved in our work, whether or not they choose to become a Trustee.

We would love to hear from you if you would like to join our meetings or get involved in our mahi.

endeavourconservation@gmail.com

Our Trustees

Jayne Rayner

Stu Barr

Mathea Roorda

Ian Sutton

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Jayne spent many happy holidays with her family in the Marlborough Sounds before making Endeavour Inlet her permanent home. Jayne, and her husband William are both keen conservationists and like nothing better than being active and outdoors in nature.

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Stu has been working in the conservation sector for 20 years. He loves spending all day walking the forest maintaining the networks, which also allows him to observe the incredible birds, plants and fungi within the area. He hopes the ongoing efforts of the trust will increase the health of the ecosystem and enable a resurgence in native species right down to sea level. Stu married into Endeavour Inlet with Rach, his wife, a descendent of Patrick Howden who formed the Howdens Bush Reserve in the core of the project.

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Mathea and her partner, Keran have been coming to Punaruawhiti since 2001. They love tramping, hunting and fishing. As a founding trustee, Mathea has enjoyed connecting with local iwi, Outward Bound and neighbouring bach owners who have a shared vision to restore the forest and help native wildlife thrive.

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Ian has been visiting the Sounds for family holidays since he was a young boy. Ian is a keen tramper and fisherman, though the true magic of the Sounds for him is "getting away from it all" and spending quality time with the family. He is a software developer and tech business founder/CEO.

Liz Everiss

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Trent Mckenzie

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Carey Virtue

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To come

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I enjoy exploring New Zealand’s native bush, trail running, mountain biking, fishing and diving. As a father, my favourite adventures are those shared with my family, discovering all that our local landscapes have to offer. I joined the Trust to help protect the taonga of our natural world, from the vibrant bird calls in our forests to the life in our waters, so my children and others can experience them for years to come.

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Carey has lived in Endeavour Inlet with her partner, Marion, for many years. A founding trustee and Chair since 2010, Carey is passionate about restoring the native forest and wildlife. She particularly enjoys working alongside others in the community to make a lasting difference to the Inlet's natural environment.

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