This event has been postponed due to poor weather. You can now join us on Saturday 20 June 10-2 for a FREE family event at the entrance to the Waterworks Walk and Hakarimata Stairs. Did you know that Haakarimata is near the southern limit of naturally occurring kauri? Some of our trees are probably more than 1,000 years old, and if we protect them from pests and diseases, they could live another 1000 years or more! Come meet with us and share your experiences on Haakarimata,

Haakarimata is the largest remaining lowland forest in the Waikato, and home to very popular walking trails. Image: Olivia Stead The lowland forests of the Haakarimata Ranges stands as one of our nation's most visited natural landscapes. These forests hold extraordinary biodiversity and deep cultural significance, and they are treasured by the communities that live alongside them. At the Haakarimata Restoration Trust , our work is built on a simple idea: mahitahi — working to

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