Le Bons Bay on Banks Peninsula is a place close to my heart. My grandparents bought a bach (beach house) there in the 1940s, and ever since, it’s been a special spot for rest, adventure, and making memories with family and friends. Family legend has it that my Nana made Grandad buy it because he was a workaholic and wouldn’t relax if he stayed home - it didn't help that he was a mechanic with his workshop just behind the house!
The bay is full of native birds like Kererū, Bellbirds, Kōtare, and Pīwakawaka—and recently, Tūī have started moving in. Creating a safe space for these birds (and many more) to thrive would be incredible!
A group of locals and bach owners have set up the Le Bons Bay Conservation Trust to help restore biodiversity in the area. Their first goal is to secure a 39-hectare block of land as a protected conservation area, ensuring native plants and wildlife have a place to flourish. In time, the public will be able to enjoy the restored land and all the life it supports.
But time is running out—the fundraising deadline is March 1st!
For the rest of February, 40% of all Skybird jewellery sales will be donated to the trust to support this project.
Want to learn more or donate directly? You can find all the details here:
- Le Bons Bay Conservation Trust website: http://www.lbbct.org
- RNZ interview with Jesse Mulligan: https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/afternoons/audio/2018962271/a-push-to-create-a-new-public-reserve
- LBBCT Facebook page
- LBBCT GiveALittle page
