Rings Beach Wetland Group

Rings Beach Wetland Group Our vision for the Matarangi Bluff Reserve is to create an environment in which our native flora and fauna thrive.

The creation of a walking track through the Matarangi Bluff Scenic Reserve was the brainchild of a retired Kuaotunu local by the name of Bruce Smith. Building the track was a long and arduous process, but this turned out to be only the beginning of the project. During the building of the track an unmodified wetland was discovered in the heart of the reserve, and the volunteers turned their energy and passion to conservation, with the aim of encouraging the reserve's original flora and fauna to return. It was at this point that the Rings Beach Wetland Group was formed. Many serious challenges and setbacks were encountered along the way, but the volunteers persevered and the fact that the group is still going strong today, so many years later, is testimony to what hard work, determination and persistence can achieve. To read more about the discovery of the wetland and the trio who were instrumental in the creation of the walking track over 16,000 walkers use today, head to our website.

05/08/2026

Kiwi feeding in southern side of the reserve - 2025

08/02/2026

Track now open again at Matarangi entrance. Thanks to DOC for clearing and repairing the track!

30/01/2026

Updating status of the public walking tracks in the reserve. The slip just up from the Matarangi entrance hygiene station is stable and passable with care. DOC will remedy the damage and reinstate the track when they are able. All other public walking tracks have been cleared and a contractor engaged to carry out maintenance and clearing as required. The trapping lines and installations have also been checked and fortunately no major damage occurred during the storm events of last week.

Aussie in the same sinking boat as us it appears with severe neglect of the environment!
19/09/2024

Aussie in the same sinking boat as us it appears with severe neglect of the environment!

Australia’s main environment laws have long been regarded as not fit for purpose. But efforts to strengthen environmental protection have met huge pushback.

More bad news this week for the environment!
12/04/2024

More bad news this week for the environment!

NZ Geographic with their take on the fat track bill proposal.
23/03/2024

NZ Geographic with their take on the fat track bill proposal.

Building anything in New Zealand takes too long and costs too much. The government plans to solve this with new legislation that will greenlight big projects in one go. Which projects? That’s a secret.

21/02/2024
What a strange looking chicken!Awesome for the conservation groups in Northland to see this happening - an amazing rewar...
19/12/2023

What a strange looking chicken!

Awesome for the conservation groups in Northland to see this happening - an amazing reward for dedicated predator control efforts in the area.

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