Restoration
projects
Toreparu wetland restoration project
“He whā tāwhara ki uta, he kiko tāmure ki tai.”
The flowering bracts of kiekie on shore, the flesh of the snapper at sea
Our vision is contained within the above proverb. It encapsulates uniqueness and coalescence and reflects our natural resources at their most dynamic. The usage rights to such resources were held by generations of families who in turn were obligated to sustain the resource through strategic harvest and ritual. Today that task falls to Ngāti Whakamarurangi/Tainui and statutory groups, landowners and community groups who wish to work collaboratively to re-create, restore and rejuvenate this magnificent wetland. In doing so, we will create a protected habitat that will enable indigenous bird, plant and fish species to grow and thrive.
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.