Taiea te Taiao -ecological corridor

11/06/2026

Bexie does a little radio interview in Raglan about Taiea te Taiao.

The project to create a protective connection between the two Waikato Maunga is 5 years old. Bexie, who…

13/05/2026

05/05/2026

Matuku hūrepo are present in Taiea te Taiao and you can get involved in the muster by following Love Bittern.

Set your dates for the muster, newsletter and updates. Newsletter Link Our newsletter is a snapshot of our results and provides success storys, tips, updates and an equipment highlight. Set your da…

05/05/2026

Te pou o Kaipaka pā, stands in memory of wāhine whose mana prestige connects the community to the Managpiko and Mangaohoi in Te Awamutu.

Bill Harris of Ngāti Apakura and Ngāti Hinetu shares the history of the area and the importance of the springs located here at this heritage site of trade.

Taiea te Taiao continues to monitor the biodiversity of the awa and has established predator control throughout the corridor. Keep following our page and help support the ecological stepping stones and the communities engagement with the taiao environment.

29/04/2026

Maungatautari to Pirongia Ecological Corridor Inc Soc AGM
May 19th at 1pm
at the Paterangi Hall

Agenda
Preceded by lunch commencing at 12:30pm for mix and mingle
Presentations to update on Taiea te Taiao activities and how to be involved
Adoption of Annual Report
Adoption of Financial Statements
Election of officers and committee
General Business

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28/04/2026

Everyone can be a part of Taiea te Taiao. Planting, predator control, or sharing stories of biodiversity and cultural history are all ways to be involved. Show your support with a Taiea te Taiao tee-shirt, hoodie or tote bag. You can order your size and favourite colour on our Digitees site. Now is a great time to get a hoodie for winter!

https://ecologicalcorridor.digitees.co.nz/

27/04/2026

Look what is possible when we give nature space to thrive!

"A report published in 2025 in to the changes of bird populations around the Auckland Domain between 1987 and 2020 recorded an increase in “forest specialist birds” like tūī, kererū, and grey warbler."

Thanks to "stream corridors to connect habitats with the many maunga which act as “stepping-stone habitats” for birds.

So over the coming years we’re planning to focus on enhancing wildlife corridors to create more ecological connectivity through increased planting, pest plant control, and predator control."

"The fact that kākā seem to be returning to our area is a really positive sign that the combined efforts of thousands of community volunteers is really helping to create healthier habitats for native wildlife.”"

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/kaka-sightings-in-central-auckland-signal-conservation-success-for-city/J7RCT4XXRZCFTL54SI2STNPPSI/?utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=nzh_fb&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawRcuDhleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFDNHVTMkJ1aUt3UlFsNDRUc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHg1gH_KLfyKHmKtHldDYLjcFRMZ4bnEAvRYo3r2n4FEjsiDKrlreDiNOeOYO_aem_37ZVwEuqjbOk5NKKJuxUpw =1777319674

A pair of kāka were spotted on several occasions in Epsom in late 2025 and early 2026.

14/04/2026

Mā pango mā whero ka oti te mahi. Working as a community towards a common goal.

This is a story of connection between Bush, the whenua, and Te Ao, where farming, restoration, and responsibility meet. Taiea te Taiao is an ambitious kaupap...

26/03/2026

Putaputawētā (Carpodetus serratus) or marbleleaf, is a fast-growing endemic tree (up to 10m). It produces masses of tiny, fragrant white flowers in late spring and summer, followed by small black berries that are highly attractive to native birds like tūī and kererū. Putaputawētā refers to how the holes left behind by the larvae of the Pūriri moth (which burrow into the bark) are later used as homes by various tree wētā.

19/03/2026

Te Pou o Kaipaka pā. Water is life and life flows from the waters of wahine.

The top figure depicts Apakura, the wife of Whatihua and the eponymous female of the Ngāti Apakura iwi, their descendants occupied pā, both on the Waipā and Waikato awa. She represents the confluence of the Waipā and Waikato in Te Awamutu.

The middle figure depicts Rangiānewa, younger sister of Te Kahurangi, grandmother of the Waikato leader TeWherowhero. Died in 1825 during a battle at Kaipaka pā, later, through her death, peace was made
and Ngāti Hinetu and Ngāti Apakura established Rangiaowhia as a sanctuary and food bowl. She represents the confluence of the Mangaohoi and Mangapiko at Kaipaka pā.

The bottom figure depicts Haupai Puke, Kaumātua and ‘Boss’ from Pūrekireki Marae. Instrumental in reo and tikanga revitalisation, a champion for the environment and a trail blazer for Taiea te Taiao mā Mangapiko mai i
Maungatautari ki Pirongia te aroaro o Kahu ahu ake. She represents the confluence of the Mangapiko and Waipā at Mātakitaki pā in Pirongia.

The side cut out designs represent the flow of the Waikato as it travels to enrich the wai of Te Awamutu the patterns
are niho taniwha paying tribute to the many who occupy the bends of the awa – “He piko, he taniwha,
he piko, he taniwha, Waikato Taniwharau.”