Tools and equipment are essential for the work you do, but many groups don't need all the tools available all the time.

RRE has invested in quality tools, as recommended by the people who do the mahi, and they are available for projects and conseravation groups in Rodney East:

• spades, trowels and gloves for planting days

• tools and resources for weed management

• trap and wildlife monitoring equipment

• traps and lures

• equipment to reward your volunteers with a cuppa

• audiovisual and sound equipment for your next event

• brochures and information sheets to keep your community informed

• marquee and tent toilet to keep volunteers comfortable

• display boards

All equipment is shared between groups and stored in a secure container park in Warkworth.

RRE promotes local groups purpose and activities, helping raise awareness of who is doing what throughout the rohe.

We can help more people find your group by:

• sharing your highlights

• coaching you to engage and recruit volunteers

• sharing your events on calendars online and in the media

• providing the RRE trailer with a built in barbecue to reward your volunteers

We want your group to succeed and have fun doing environmental mahi.

Working together to understand and resolve common issues or barriers to success enables groups and individuals to work more effectively and efficiantly. 

When required, RRE can:

• help groups develop strategies and solutions based on shared knowledge and experience

• provide advocacy to stakeholders, local and central government

• connect groups to take collective action

Talk to us to see how we can assist, particularly if there are common and shared problems.

Environmental groups are supported by RRE to reach a wide audience via RRE's digital media, including:

• social media platforms

• this website

• regular e-newsletters to our database

Groups can also get their important messages communicated via our facilitator, and attending hui and workshops.

We maximise the flow of information to, from and between parties to help environmental projects realise their full potential.

RRE provides opportunities for shared upskilling and knowledge building.

We track down highly skilled people and teams working on environmental projects in our own region, as well as recognised experts from around Aotearoa New Zealand to:

• present community seminars

• host hands-on workshops

Learning the old and the new keeps conservation volunteers motivated and up-to-date with current best practice.

RRE has a wide range of information and services that are frequently updated and shared to support groups and reduce their admin workload. 

Included in our website is access to:

• information about each community group and their initiatives

• links to their own websites, if appropriate. 

• information for community groups, some of which may be secure for members only

• links to resources

• documents and templates

• success stories

We want you to have access to spend less time working on your computer and more time in the field, unless workingon the computer is how your support your environmental group.

Not-for-profit groups working to protect and enhance the environment require funding to ensure their effectiveness. 

For groups in our rohe that need assistance, RRE provides information about:

• funding opportunities

• timing of funding rounds

• coaching & training on funding application processes

• templates, and more

Whether you need a liitle bit of assistance or a lot, or maybe your funding application may be in conjunction with RRE - we can help you.