Tomahawk Smaills BeachCare Trust

Tomahawk Smaills BeachCare Trust Coastal Ecology Restoration & Community Education TSBT started in 2000 with the aim of replenishing our local environment in the Tomahawk/Smaills area.

About Tomahawk Smaills Beachcare Trust (TSBT):

TSBT is a non-profit organisation thats aims to develop community supported environmental restoration education and awareness. Made up of trustee members, keen volunteers and community people who live mainly in the Tomahawk/Smaills Beach areas, as well as people from across Dunedin who appreciate these two beaches. replanting, dune stabilisation and

catchment care are key areas of focus. Since this time the trust has been active with dune clean ups, planting days, building a nursery and various community initiatives through liasion with key organisations such as Dunedin City Council (DCC), Otago Regional Council (ORC), Otago Peninsula Community Board, Department of Conservation (DoC), other coastal & community groups. Beachcare Nursery:

Tomahawk Smaills Beachcare Nursery is the hub of the Beachcare Trust. Completed in July 2007 the nursery is now in full production. Thousands of eco-sourced (locally occurring seed collection) native plants from the nursery have already been planted in the dunes. the nursery produces around 4000-5000 natives per year.

Ngā mihi nui, to the wonderful folks from youth support organization ADL who gave up their day to help plant natives at ...
09/06/2026

Ngā mihi nui, to the wonderful folks from youth support organization ADL who gave up their day to help plant natives at our Tautuku site at Smaills. Appreciate the care, effort and great company!
Thanks to landowner Warren Mathieson and a Dunedin City Council Biodiversity grant for supporting this project.
Photos by Ann Haines of ADL.

CHANGE OF PLAN for volunteering tomorrow 9th June 10am to 1pm - we will be lopping lupins and planting in Tomahawk at th...
08/06/2026

CHANGE OF PLAN for volunteering tomorrow 9th June 10am to 1pm - we will be lopping lupins and planting in Tomahawk at the old wastewater treatment site off Luke Street. All welcome to join - please come prepared with warm clothing :)

Here is our plan for the coming week:-Tues 9th June, 10am - 1pm: nursery tasks at Smaills beach-Thurs 11th June 10.30am ...
05/06/2026

Here is our plan for the coming week:
-Tues 9th June, 10am - 1pm: nursery tasks at Smaills beach
-Thurs 11th June 10.30am - 3.30pm: lupin lopping and planting at Tomahawk dunes (old wastewater ponds site off Luke St)

ps.
Volunteer Treasurer Role
We are looking for someone with good financial management skills to take on the voluntary role of BeachCare treasurer. A few basics about the role:
- time commitment needed is 2-4 hours a fortnight and attending 4 committee meetings per year
-basic bookkeeping skills helpful, but support available from external accountant and auditors;
-experience with MYOB Essentials & Thankyou Payroll beneficial
- opportunity to get involved behind-the-scenes

We are full steam ahead with our project, Growing Habitat for NZ Sea Lions. Thanks to all the wonderful people who helpe...
04/06/2026

We are full steam ahead with our project, Growing Habitat for NZ Sea Lions. Thanks to all the wonderful people who helped with planting in the dunes of Tomahawk today. We are grateful to have support from Otago Regional Council EcoFund, Trees That Count, WWF New Zealand and Dunedin City Council for this mahi.

Here is our plan for the next few volunteer working bees:-Tues 2nd June, 10am - 1pm: weeding/lupin lopping at Tomahawk (...
29/05/2026

Here is our plan for the next few volunteer working bees:
-Tues 2nd June, 10am - 1pm: weeding/lupin lopping at Tomahawk (we will be working at our site in the dunes along the Tomahawk playground beach access track)
-Thurs 4th June May 10.30am - 3.30pm: planting and weeding at Tomahawk (new dune planting site near Grant Braes Football club)

ps.
Volunteer Treasurer Role
We are looking for someone with good financial management skills to take on the voluntary role of BeachCare treasurer. A few basics about the role:
- time commitment needed is 2-4 hours a fortnight and attending 4 committee meetings per year
-basic bookkeeping skills helpful, but support available from external accountant and auditors;
-experience with MYOB Essentials & Thankyou Payroll beneficial
- opportunity to get involved behind-the-scenes

Thanks to everyone who helped out with tree planting and digging out thistles at our Tautuku site today 😀
28/05/2026

Thanks to everyone who helped out with tree planting and digging out thistles at our Tautuku site today 😀

22/05/2026

Here is our plan for the coming week:
- Tues 26th May, 10am - 1pm: potting up/weeding at the nursery
- Thurs 28th May 10.30am - 3.30pm: site maintenance/ planting at Smaills

New volunteers are welcome to join - please do get in touch if you have any questions. Our nursery is located at Smaills beach, down the road to the right of the Tautuku Fishing Club/near the bottom of the Karetai walking track. Gloves and tools provided, volunteers just need to come prepared with clothing to suit the weather and a water bottle. Specific directions on where to find us, if working in the reserve, will be on the board at the nursery.

Here is our plan for the coming week:- Tues 19th May, 10am - 1pm: planting at Smaills- Thurs 21st May 10.30am - 1pm: wee...
18/05/2026

Here is our plan for the coming week:
- Tues 19th May, 10am - 1pm: planting at Smaills
- Thurs 21st May 10.30am - 1pm: weeding/site maintenance at Smaills (note we are having a shorter than usual day)

New volunteers are welcome to join - please do get in touch if you have any questions. Our nursery is located at Smaills beach, down the road to the right of the Tautuku Fishing Club/near the bottom of the Karetai walking track. Gloves and tools provided, volunteers just need to come prepared with clothing to suit the weather and a water bottle. Specific directions on where to find us, if working in the reserve, will be on the board at the nursery.

Ngā mihi nui, to everyone who helped with tree planting today as part of our Growing Habitat for NZ Sea Lions project! P...
17/05/2026

Ngā mihi nui, to everyone who helped with tree planting today as part of our Growing Habitat for NZ Sea Lions project! Planting at this site has been made possible by landowner Warren Mathieson and a Dunedin City Council Biodiversity Grant.

Thanks to all involved for a spectacular day of planting tātaki/Carex trifida! For anyone keen to help on the weekend, w...
14/05/2026

Thanks to all involved for a spectacular day of planting tātaki/Carex trifida! For anyone keen to help on the weekend, we will also be planting on Sunday.. details on our page :)

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Tomahawk Road, Smaills Beach
Dunedin
9077

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 1pm
Thursday 10:30am - 4:30pm

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