Te Whakakaha Conservation Trust

12/08/2026

This may interest some of our members???

Native Plant Identification is a one-day training programme introducing the principles and skills used to identify native plants of Aotearoa New Zealand. Participants will explore the unique evolutionary history of New Zealand’s flora, learn the f...

02/07/2026

02/06/2026

Our neighbours are doing some great work!

Exciting news! We are planning something very special up in the forest. GRŌKS!
GRŌKS is the Great Ōtanewainuku Kiwi Survey and we want you to come along too!
How do you survey kiwi you might well ask!? Well, it takes a lot of people power. Over three consecutive nights we venture out to Kiwi Listening Points (KLP’s) spread throughout the forest, then wait, listen and count kiwi calls, as well as record as much additional information about the calls as we can. Not only is this an awesome opportunity to experience the forest at night it will let you contribute to real science.
This survey helps us estimate the total population of kiwi in the area and where the ones we don’t have on transmitter have established territory. The last official survey was done in 2001.
Keen to be a part of this great experience?
Sign up using the following form:
https://kiwitrust.infoodle.com/form_process?g=600977af-4105-43d0-88b0-7a49cd503799
Follow along on the instagram journey here:
Manaaki Kaimai Mamaku Trust Bay Conservation Alliance Forest & Bird - Tauranga Te Puke Forest and Bird

20/05/2026

7pm tonight TWT meeting at Prues shed No 3 Rd

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

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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!)