Te Moata Charitable Trust

Our Mission

We practice sustainable stewardship (kaitiakitanga) of the resources of Te Moata through the implementation of an ecological restoration plan, maintenance and operation of the retreat centre and development of a strong financial foundation.  We nurture the safe, heart-centred space and welcome all people who contribute to the Te Moata community.

Our Objectives

EDUCATIONAL AND WELLBEING

Objective: To create a holistic, and inclusive programme of events, gatherings and retreats to nurture the human spirit.

Outcomes:

1. •Encouragement of a deeper sense of responsibility for self, environment and others
   

2. •Inner peace and stillness
   

3. •Community building and creativity
   

4. •Active environmental appreciation and education programmes for visitors and special interest groups
   

5. •Successful educational programmes for professional groups
   

ECOLOGICAL AND BIODIVERSITY OBJECTIVES

Objective: To ensure a sustainable ecological future by adopting an environmental restoration plan.

Outcomes:

1. •Implementation of a comprehensive pest control plan
   

2. •Implementation of a comprehensive weed control plan
   

3. •Successful re-introduction of  native flora and fauna
   

4. •Establishment of a flourishing kiwi population
   

5. •Return to a resounding dawn chorus
   

FINANCIAL

Objective: To establish a financial foundation to sustain Te Moata for the future

Outcomes:

1. •Raise funds for the purchase of remaining shares by the Charitable Trust
   

2. •Raise sufficient funds for implementation of a staged pest and weed control program and for capital improvements to the existing structures
   

3. •Establishment of an endowment fund sufficient to sustain the organisation.
   

4. •Adoption of a business plan which establishes Te Moata Trust as a sustainable organisation
   

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY OBJECTIVES

Objective: To embrace sustainable practices for the operational running of the Sanctuary

Outcomes:

1. •Efficient running of the facility with minimal environmental footprint
   

2. •Biocompatible effluent system
   

3. •Improved water quality
   

4. •Minimal chemical residue from pest control and cleaning products
   

5. •Growing and using organic produce
   

6. •Solar/hydro power
   

STEWARDSHIP (Kaitiakitanga)

Objective: To ensure that Te Moata will be preserved for generations to come

Outcomes:

1. •Charitable Trust Ownership
   

2. •Financial endowment
   

3. •Ongoing ecological restoration plan
   

4. •Protection of Te Moata’s sacred spaces
   

5. •Co-operacy based management with transparent processes
   

6. •Honoring of the ancestors, elders and benefactors
   

7. •Active community involvement