Restoration
projects
Toreparu wetland restoration project
Karioi Project
The Karioi Project focuses on protecting biodiversity across Whāingaroa’s coastal forests, cliffs, and marine habitats through active conservation, education, and community partnerships. Established in 2004, the project targets species like the Ōi (Grey-faced Petrel), successfully restoring their breeding sites through extensive predator trapping and volunteer efforts. With thousands of traps now maintained by local hapū and community members, Karioi’s forests and coastlines are once again thriving with birdlife, demonstrating the power of collective action to restore nature from mountain to sea.
Whāingaroa Weedbusters
Whāingaroa Weedbusters is a grassroots volunteer group removing privet and other pest plants across Raglan.
The goal is to help “re-nature” Whāingaroa by restoring west coast native plants that provide food and habitat for local birds, insects and wildlife.
Removing weeds is only the first step. Pest plants can quickly return from seeds left in the soil, so volunteers also replant cleared areas with native trees and shrubs.
To make this affordable, Weedbusters collects local seeds and grows its own plants. Raglan Area School has provided space in its nursery, supported by donated shade cloth and irrigation.