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Generations Planting for Generations
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
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Why trapping is more than just checking boxes - a day with Sam the Trap Man
“We can be someone who checks traps, or we can be trappers.” Wise words from Sam Gibson—known by many as Sam the Trap Man —a seasoned...
Apr 2, 20252 min read


A special (tiny) find in Haakarimata
Aotearoa New Zealand excels at many things, holding world records for the fastest female shearer, and the most consecutive backflips on a...
Feb 1, 20251 min read


This is our year!
We're excited to share we've been making great progress with our strategic planning as the wider 'Hakarimata Restoration Group'. In...
Jan 31, 20251 min read


Imagine if kiwi, kokako and tieke thrived again on Hakarimata
Haakarimata is outstanding culturally and ecologically, and is cherished by many. However, the forest and wildlife are being devastated...
Apr 8, 20241 min read
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