Pūniu River Care Inc.

Pūniu River Care Inc. Our Vision - Safe Places, Healthy Waters and Healthy People Pūniu River Care Inc. is an incorporated society and NZ registered charity.

The kaupapa (purpose) of the society is to enable local hapū to be involved in the restoration of the Pūniu River Catchment.

The awa connects us in different ways.Iwi, hapū, landowners and communities — each with their own relationship with the ...
29/09/2026

The awa connects us in different ways.

Iwi, hapū, landowners and communities — each with their own relationship with the awa, knowledge and vital role to play.

As kaitiaki, we bring people and organisations together, build partnerships and get stuck into the mahi — planting, restoring and caring for the whenua.

We work together, learn as we go and keep the mahi moving.

14/09/2026

Spring is here & Prop season is underway!

From propagation, to planting, to growth — and back again. The cycle keeps moving with every step helping to restore our native ecosystems and protect our awa.

Help us keep the mahi alive. Share this video. Follow our page. Bring someone into the kōrero & help us grow the movement for restoration across Aotearoa.

As we push towards the final months of another planting season, let’s take a moment to reflect on the impact already ach...
06/09/2026

As we push towards the final months of another planting season, let’s take a moment to reflect on the impact already achieved.

🌱 3.6 million native plants grown since 2016
💧 168 km of waterways fenced
🤝 20+ partner organisations
🌿 10+ years of impact

These are the latest figures from our most recent Annual Report — this year’s planting and impact stats are still to come.

The mahi continues, and the impact keeps growing.

The best time to plant a tree was yesterday. The next best time is today 🌱One of the most rewarding parts of our work is...
30/07/2026

The best time to plant a tree was yesterday. The next best time is today 🌱

One of the most rewarding parts of our work is returning to sites years later and seeing how far they’ve come.

What were once bare stream banks and wetlands are now thriving native landscapes. Every planting plays a part in improving water quality, creating habitat for wildlife, and restoring the mauri of our waterways.

This is what long-term restoration looks like—and why we keep planting.

14/07/2026

A quick how-to with Zhy

A few planting tips, the crew in action, and another good day on the whenua 🌱

Mānawatia a Matariki ✨A time to reflect on where we’ve come from and the path ahead.We’re grateful every day for everyon...
09/07/2026

Mānawatia a Matariki ✨

A time to reflect on where we’ve come from and the path ahead.

We’re grateful every day for everyone who gives back to the whenua and helps restore the health of our awa. As Matariki rises, we take a moment to reflect and express our heartfelt thanks for being part of this shared kaupapa.

15/06/2026

Seeds are in the soil 🌱

After a big season of seed collecting and processing, our team has started sowing seeds into the tunnel house. The trays are full and we’re looking forward to watching them germinate over the coming weeks/months.

Ngā mihi to all our seed collectors for their hard mahi this season. 🙏

Address

191 Benson Road
Te Awamutu
3800

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 3pm
Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - 3pm

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