Volume XLVII | No. 20 | 21st May 2025
24 Dungarvon St, Wanaka | (03) 443 7805 | hello@mymessenger.co.nz | www.mymessenger.co.nz
NATURE’S WEALTH:
Administration
MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE
Bookkeeping
Wearing too many hats in your business?
HR & Recruitment
You don’t have to do it all. We’ve got your back. Supporting small businesses & NFP’s casual, project-based, or part-time
Communications Grant Writing
Contact us today to see how we can help! www.leafcutter.co.nz or 0276320821
Submitted by: Ben Youngman
When we think of wealth, we often picture bank accounts or property. But some of our most valuable assets are living right outside our windows. The forests, rivers, wetlands, and soils that surround us aren’t just beautiful - they’re working hard behind the scenes, cleaning our water, pollinating crops, storing carbon, and supporting the biodiversity that keeps ecosystems in balance. This 'natural capital' is the foundation of our wellbeing and economy. It includes all the benefits known as ecosystem services - that nature provides for free. Yet, these services are often invisible in the decisions we make, leading to biodiversity loss and declining environmental health. The more we understand the value of nature, the better we can protect it. Every native bird, wetland,
Marketing
or patch of bush plays a role in this living system. Investing in nature isn’t just good for the environment - it’s a smart strategy for long-term resilience, especially in the face of climate change. By recognising biodiversity as a key pillar of our natural capital, we ensure that future generations inherit a landscape that continues to give back. After all, a thriving natural world is the greatest legacy we can leave behind.
Lakeview Terrace
Thursday, 22 May is World Biodiversity Day. Ben Youngman, WAI Wānaka’s Science and Research Lead, has written a series of blogs to provide readers with a general understanding of the concept of natural capital and ecosystems.
FIRST TIME ON THE MARKET
Find out more about the Upper Clutha Native Biodiversity Strategy at www.waiwanaka.nz/research-monitoring/
Hill Top 1358m2 with amazing views, beautiful Swiss Chalet Style sunny spacious home.
Head to www.waiwanaka.nz/home/news/ to read the natural capital blogs.
Graham Berry
Peter Fletcher
021 320 920 gb@berryrealestate.co.nz
021 484 044 peter@berryrealestate.co.nz
®
BERRY REAL ESTATE LIMITED LICENSED UNDER THE REAA 2008 MREINZ
INSTANTLY FIND OUT THE VALUE OF YOUR HOME Use our AI generated property calculator $1.3M
$1.2M
$2.1M
$1.1M $872K
SCAN HERE TO USE OUR APPRAISAL TOOL
$850K $1.5M
$925K
$1.4M
P 03 443 7829 | E wanaka@harcourts.co.nz | W wanaka.harcourts.co.nz
Showroom: Unit 4, 64 Mt Linton Ave Wanaka | 03 443 5138 www.customdigital.co.nz
Multi-Room Audio & Video
Home Theatre
Climate Control
Home Security
Lighting Control
Access Control
Voice Control
WiFi