What we do
The collaborative efforts of our volunteers empower us to have meaningful impact on the environment at a landscape scale. Here are just some examples of the mahi work that we have done in the last 12 months:
Education
A snapshot of the work that we do to help upskill and educate the community:
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Public hui and workshops on key topics (bat monitoring, kiwi protection, native bird monitoring)
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Guided and themed walks and events (pest animal control, pest plant control, night walks)
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Offer leadership and project opportunities to students (personal growth, transferable skills)
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Newsletter and social media posts (cover topics of interest, share knowledge and locally relevant information)
Action
Kaitiakitanga (guardianship) is at the heart of our mahi (work).
Outputs during 2025 include:
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Planting over 12,000 native plants, many grown in local backyard nurseries
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21,063 trap checks through the year
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5,556 pest animals trapped across the region
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28,069 volunteer hours recorded in 12 months Jan - Dec 2025
Advocacy
We flourish, thrive and grow from a foundation of decision-making and action based on our knowledge and experience and with a regenerative future in mind. Our mahi (work) strives for the promotion of our natural environment, ensuring the prosperity of the whenua (land), awa (rivers), moana (sea), the atmosphere and our people and their places.
Projects include:
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Submissions and presentation in regards to Local Plan Changes in Whenuapai
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Operational and strategic feedback on Upper Harbour Local Board's Pest Management Strategy
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Advocacy for the adoption of Auckland's Future Development Strategy