Mauri Oho

07/10/2026

This is why we do the mahi. 💙
A pair of whio with six ducklings, spotted by our field team while out servicing traplines in the Ruahine.
Whio are a taonga species and one of the species our predator control mahi is working to protect. Seeing a whānau like this thriving in the awa is a pretty special reminder of what all those kilometres, climbs and trap checks are for.
Six little reasons to keep going. 💙🌿

22/09/2026

Matuku-Hūrepo monitoring at Whatumā 🌿

Our annual monitoring is underway again.

Across September, October and November, our team monitors using a combination of acoustic recorders and manual listening at dusk and dawn kayaking through the wetland.

Listening for the distinctive booming call of Matuku-Hūrepo helps to understand their presence and activity at Whatumā and monitor changes over time.

A pretty special way to start and finish the day. 💚 And a kōtare keeping an eye on us on the way out. 💙

20/07/2026

🌿 We’re hiring!

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Field Coordinator to join the team.

This is a hands-on role helping protect and restore biodiversity across the Ruahine Ranges and Lake Whatumā.

If you’re practical, organised, great with people and passionate about protecting our ngahere and native wildlife, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 View the full role and apply through SEEK.

Lead our Mauri Tū Project as Field Coordinator. Coordinate teams, manage 4,000 traps, and restore biodiversity in the Ruahine Ranges. Join us today!

17/06/2026

✨ Kaimanaaki Taiao Highlight & Farewell – Erana Motu ✨

Last week we farewelled our Team Lead, Erana Motu, as she heads off on her next adventure.

Over the years, Erana has grown through multiple roles, completing her Level 4 Conservation qualification and building skills in everything from kiwi handling and whio monitoring to backcountry fieldwork and restoration planting.

Never one to seek recognition, from long days in the Ruahine to overcoming a broken ankle and the bank slips, she always showed up with determination and heart.

Thank you, Erana, for everything you have contributed to the team and the taiao. We wish you all the very best for what comes next.

Mā te huruhuru ka rere te manu.

🌿 Mauri Oho, Mauri Tū, Mauri Ora 🌿

11/06/2025

Between May and June, over 20 acoustic recorders were strategically deployed across Ōhutu Ridge, Ruahine Corner, Ironbark Hut, and Colenso Hut to capture kiwi calls and support ongoing population monitoring efforts.

This mahi is a vital step toward enabling the release of more kiwi into Ruahine National Park.

It’s a privilege for Mauri Oho to be a part of this ongoing project along side , members from Ngai Te Ohuake hapu, DOC, Ruahine Whio protectors, volunteers and the NZ Airforce.

Kei Runga!

07/06/2025

Kei runga!

06/06/2025

16/05/2025

In early May, we took part in the trap deployment on the Mōkai Pātea range to help further expand the trapping network on Ruahine. Over 2 days, 12 keen trappers deployed, set and waypointed over 60 traps on the top of the Mokai Range, down to Wakelings hut and down to Crow Hut. This mahi will help protect native bird populations such as kiwi and whio by eliminating introduced pest species.

We would like to take the opportunity to give thanks to the people of Mōkai Pātea for letting us be apart of this kaupapa and to all the support we received from our whanau from Te Ngahere and DOC.

Kei Runga!

27/03/2025

On the 10th of March 2025, Andy Glaser, his dog Max and Mauri Oho representative - Lisa Whittle, visited two catchments over three days in the Apias and Ikawatea streams to take part in the 2025 Whio Survey, check and recovery post cyclone Gabrielle.

With the help of Max the Whio dog, a total of 27 birds were spotted and recorded. This is the third survey Mauri Oho has been apart of and we look forward to many more.

According to reports from Andy, Max the dog took (a well deserved) three days to recover on the couch. 🐕‍🦺

Kei Runga!

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