Te Whakakaha Conservation Trust

25/03/2026

An update for our trappers, the top of No3 Rd from the gravel has significant road works at the moment. The road is closed from 8.30-10am, 10.30-2pm and 2.30-4.30pm on weekdays. The rest of the time is ok

03/02/2026

For those of you that are missing walking up the Mount or Papamoa Hills - why not try a bush walk at Otawa sanctuary?
It has flat tracks and a challenging hill climb with the bonus of mature native bush.

The walk to the top of the ridge takes about 40mins with good views, Access is from the end of Demeter Rd off No 3 Rd https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/bay-of-plenty/places/otawa-scenic-reserve/things-to-do/otawa-trig-track/

28/01/2026

The Auckland anniversary floods of 2023 caused significant damage to the reserve, the Otawa frog population and downstream for several kilometres. Three years later nature is slowly healing the scars.

21/12/2025

kyle howie

As the year draws to a close, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to each and every one of you who has given your time energy to conservation efforts at Otawa in 2025.

Whether you were planting natives, clearing tracks, trapping rats, or simply lending a hand when it was needed most — your mahi has made a real difference. Thanks to your dedication, Otawa is thriving as a haven for biodiversity and a place future generations will treasure.

This season, we celebrate not just the holidays, but the close community we’ve built together. May your Christmas be filled with warmth, joy, and the satisfaction of knowing you’ve helped protect our special flora and fauna.

Ngā mihi o te Kirihimete — Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

(Here is one of the recent critters that won't be killing birds for xmas dinner!)

19/12/2025

As the year draws to a close, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to each and every one of you who has given your time energy to conservation efforts at Otawa in 2025.

Whether you were planting natives, clearing tracks, trapping rats, or simply lending a hand when it was needed most — your mahi has made a real difference. Thanks to your dedication, Otawa is thriving as a haven for biodiversity and a place future generations will treasure.

This season, we celebrate not just the holidays, but the close community we’ve built together. May your Christmas be filled with warmth, joy, and the satisfaction of knowing you’ve helped protect our special flora and fauna.

Ngā mihi o te Kirihimete — Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

(Here is one of the recent critters that won't be killing birds for xmas dinner!)

16/10/2025

Te Whakakaha Trust - Annual General Meeting

7pm Wednesday 22nd October 2025

106 No 3 Road Te Puke

17/03/2025

The AT220 traps are doing their job well. Just 10 of our traps have caught 140 possums since August last year.

09/02/2025

The power of community-led conservation in the Bay of Plenty is huge! 👍

Thanks to the mahi from SO many community groups we have kōkako populations in the BOP that are not only surviving but increasing!

In fact, some of these kōkako populations are doing SO well, they are expanding into new, unprotected areas of forest. This is where we step in…

KEEP is a partnership of many incredible stakeholders who are working together to create, safe and healthy forest ‘stepping-stones’ to connect these existing kōkako populations in the Bay of Plenty .

It’s an ambitious goal….. and will be the first time a forest corridor project of this scale has happened in NZ!

With such incredible collaboration, we are certain it can be done.

Follow our page to join us on this journey or visit our website to find out more!

www.keep.org.nz

Kaharoa Kōkako Trust Ōtanewainuku Kiwi Trust Rotoehu Ecological Trust Manawahe Eco Trust Mokaihaha Kōkako Trust

03/02/2025

We have welcomed a new trapping volunteer, Michelle, to our sanctuary.

If you want to walk in the bush with a purpose other than the great views then get in touch via our page, we have plenty of options.

28/01/2025

John Innes has devoted the last 44 years to protecting native birds and retires this week and retires knowing he has contributed to surging Kōkako numbers.

27/11/2024

Hi Volunteers and supporters, Our Christmas celebration is on 4th Dec at Jim and Ann's place, check your email for details.