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

15-21 June is Te Wiki Tūao ā-Motu, National Volunteer Week. The Haakarimata Restoration Group relies on incredible support of...