This planting happened last winter, and although we never quite managed to publish the story at the time, it is still well worth sharing. “Generations planting for generations” was how one volunteer described our final planting day of the season at Elgood Valley Farm, on the western slopes of Haakarimata. On a classic four-seasons-in-one-day morning, 16 volunteers planted 500 native trees across former pasture. It completed a huge winter effort, bringing the total planted at

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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We're excited to share we've been making great progress with our strategic planning as the wider 'Hakarimata Restoration Group'. In...

Haakarimata is outstanding culturally and ecologically, and is cherished by many. However, the forest and wildlife are being devastated...