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Friends of Te Urewera, 19 Bridge Street, Opotiki (2026)

"To encourage interest and assist the Te Urewera Board in any measures directed towards the preservation of Te Urewera and the development of amenities for making the delights of Te Urewera more readily accessible to the public." The Friends of Te Urewera
Some of the Friends projects include the following;
1965 - Purchased an APK stretcher for Search & Rescue work.
1966 - Conveyed all building materials and built the Waikareiti Day Shelter.
1969 - Onepoto directional plaque and surroundings.
1972 - Friends and Wairoa branch of The Royal Forest and Bird Society took 72 people into the Waitangi Falls to gain support to have this area included in the Park.
1973 - Working bees at Park Head Quarters, Friends also contributed $1000 to this project.
1973 - Opening of the Huiarau Day Shelter (since demolished) - built with Friends donations.
1978 - Sponsored closing of the Onepoto Redoubt area to prevent its use as a car park.
1978 - Instrumental in having the first holiday booklet printed. Printing costs covered by the Friends.
1979 - Redoubt plaque completed.
1980 - Assisted in bringing the trailer down from Aniwaniwa Valley to Park Headquarters. Research into the history of the trailer and wording of the information plaque.
1982 - Dave Withers and Ruakituri members rebuilt the steps and approach to Rahui Island.
1984 - Lou's Track, to the lookout above Rosie Bay completed.
1985 - Shelter on Lake Track at Onepoto completed.
1985 - Campaign to save the Maungataniwha Bush, public meeting and petition.
1986 - Delegation to select committee of Parliament to put case for inclusion of Maungataniwha Bush into Te Urewera National Park.
1987 - Interpretation board at historical Pa site, Ngutuoha, Waimana Valley.
1987 - A bridge on the Lake Track.
1988/90 - Donation of $3200 to upgrade four toilets on the shores of Waikaremoana.
1989/90 - Helped with the finance and labour of upgrading Panekiri Hut.
1992 - Planted kakabeak seedlings around the foot of Panekiri Bluff under their Mother plants.
1992 - Cut and sprayed ivy in Rosie Bay area.
1994 - Donation of $5000 towards floating pontoon at Home Bay.
1998 - Spraying of willows on lakeshore areas.
1999 - Submission to Park Management plan.
2000 - Wilderness area at Ruakituri, gazetted.
2001 - Donated a seat for the Nga Toanga Tuku Iho gallery, Park headquarters.
2002/2003 - Rata Tree Boardwalk Ngamoko, $1500 donated towards timber.
2004 - Published an A-Z photograph album for the information centre at Park Headquarters.
2004 - Celebrated 40 years as an Association with a meeting and dinner held at Home Bay in a marquee. Other projects have included the donation of funds to the Waikaremoana Hapu Restoration Trust for an electric fence unit on the Puketukutuku peninsular, ( Kiwi preservation). Donation of a woodshed for the Panekiri Hut, Donation of $40,000 to the upgrade of the Waikareiti Day Shelter.

16/08/2026

Happy Monday to you all, I hope your all warm. This amazing opportunity has come into our inbox, you couldn't get a more beautiful place to work. Waikareiti is a stunning idyllic lake with lots of fantastic memories for those who are blessed to have experienced this walk...
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EXPRESSION OF INTEREST – Experienced Contractors

Waikareiti Light Utility Vehicle (LUV) Track Improvements
📍 Waikaremoana, Te Urewera

Te Uru Taumatua invites Expressions of Interest from experienced contractors to deliver improvements to the Waikareiti LUV Track as part of the wider Waikaremoana Track Improvements Programme.

📅 Construction period: September 2026 – February 2027

We're looking for contractors with proven experience in remote-site track construction, earthworks, and drainage, supported by the technical capability required to deliver works to Tūhoe Track Standards.

A key part of this project is creating meaningful opportunities for local workforce participation, training and skills development for Tūhoe whānau and local kaimahi.

👉🏽 For the full scope of works, minimum requirements and EOI information, view the document here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ApxyGIs1UeUO2E67ZAwBtRTH0ZQyhDak/view?usp=share_link

We would like to receive interest by 28 August 2026
To submit, email [email protected] with relevant experience and a workforce participation and development plan.

03/08/2026

Hello to you all out there, we are not a hunting group, but I shared this as its recent as of 7 months ago and shows a couple of young fullers, locally based out exploring in Te Urewera. As Friends of Te Urewera we care deeply and hope to have some of our own group gatherings to post up here this year. Points to note - these guys have sought permission to be there; they have safety protocols in place and are well prepared, always make sure you have a safety plan before venturing out and make sure people know where you are 🥰👍🏻

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

16/07/2026

Looking ahead to exciting times for accommodation within the beautiful Te Urewera!

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DoC says Te Uru Taumatua is better placed to deliver investment in the facility.

01/04/2026

Morena from Panekire

31/03/2026

07/02/2026

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