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

Two new traplines now stand guard in the Haakarimatas, shielding an extra 20 hectares of native forest from introduced pests. Funding for...

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