Conservation | Haakarimata Restoration Group

Planting Day - 5 July

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. This Sunday 5 July, 2500 trees are going in the ground for the Haakarimata - Te Otamanui bird corridor project. Over the past 3 years in Te Kowhai, an area of native planting has been establishing to help build a bird corridor between the western Haakarimata range and the Te Otamanui lagoon in the east and lake Rotokauri in the south east to aid native birds moving between these areas. After some amazing support from the Waipa Rere Noa trust donating the tr

Jun 301 min read

Don't miss it on 20 June: Save Our Kauri Event

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,

Jun 51 min read

Mahitahi for the Haakarimata: Help Restore the Ranges

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

Mar 132 min read