Get ready for the first annual 'Waddle the Mount'! A penguin-themed charity fun-run (or walk, or waddle!) around Mount Maunganui’s base track. Support the Kororā (little blue penguins) and the Western Bay Wildlife Trust. Penguin themes dress-up is encouraged, with spot prizes up for grabs and free activities for the whole family. Starting on the grass […]
We warmly invite our community to visit the project today, and find out more about what we do. Volunteers will be on hand to share our stories, answer questions and guide you into the bush. You’ll be able to get close to the predator control techniques and equipment we use (in a safe manner), and […]
Join us for a morning of volunteer restoration work with Aongatete Forest Project. We may provide specific details here (depending on the operations plan) otherwise just come along and see what tasks are on offer. We suggest you bring clothing and footwear suitable for walking off track, gloves and any medication you need. Arrive at […]
POSTPONED due to weather/forest conditions. Feracol operation phase 3 (bait removal) moved to Sunday April 6th.
Autumn Feracol Operation – Phase 3 Today we’ll be removing any uneaten Feracol bait and making a note of how much has been eaten at the same time. We need to do this to clear the forest of toxin as well as record bait take – important for tracking results, and we can compare bait […]
Regular workdays are held on the second Sunday of the month at Ōtanewainuku Forest, 680 Mountain Road, Oropi. Please arrive by 8.45am for a safety briefing and an outline of the work involved. Remember to wear the appropriate clothing and boots plus bring snacks, drinks, and protective weather gear. New volunteers are very welcome – please pre-register […]
Join us for a morning of volunteer restoration work with Aongatete Forest Project. We may provide specific details here (depending on the operations plan) otherwise just come along and see what tasks are on offer. We suggest you bring clothing and footwear suitable for walking off track, gloves and any medication you need. Arrive at […]
The Great K Valley Cycle Adventure Sponsorship Proposal 2025 (002) The Great K Valley Cycle adventure is an action packed, family friendly, scavenger hunt by bike to be held on Sunday 27th April. Register your team of up to six at https://events.humanitix.com/k-valley-cycle for just $40 and meet at the 17th Avenue entrance to Kopurererua Valley from 10 am on 27th. […]
