Aongatete Forest Project

06/03/2026

This is a terrific development, well done BCA 👏👏. And, Aongatete Forest Project is the location for one of the very first in-person modules, Intro to Pest Animal Control with Emma Cronin: March 27th, only $27 (what a bargain - book now!)

We’re excited to announce the launch of our new training platform: 🌳 Tauira Mahi — Conservation Training! 🌳

You can now enrol in any of 12 field-based training options (1–2 day units) at https://training.bayconservation.nz/ — and stay tuned for our comprehensive online courses, coming early July. With both field and online choices, there’s something to fit every lifestyle.

Please share this with anyone who might be interested!

05/03/2026

Our latest newsletter is out now 👇
Find out what's behind the big jump in the number of rats and possums we've been catching and there's new people news too!

There have been many comments from volunteers about the amount of new growth in the forest this summer - all that rain in January has had a silver lining. It’s certainly benefited our reveg planting done in August last year, growth rates have been spectacular. The shot below shows a very bonny mak...

20/01/2026

Volunteer Wednesday this week (21 January) is cancelled owing to a distinctly unpleasant looking weather forecast 🌧️🍃.

15/09/2025

The polls are open!

Vote tiny tree potato for Bird of the Year 🌳🥔

✅ Vote titipounamu / rifleman for Bird of the Year 2025! Voting is now open at birdoftheyear.org.nz 🗳️

28/08/2025

Pest plants are, in many ways, just as big a threat to our native ecosystems as animal predators. Get along to this free workshop in Katikati on Saturday if you'd like to learn about the best control methods. It's extraordinarily satisfying to get hands-on with w**d removal! RSVP details and more info 👇

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24/08/2025

We're really excited to be supporting Rotary Bay of Plenty with a series of events in September to raise environmental awareness and build community connections.

Check out this awesome event with very impressive speakers and make sure you book your tickets fast. 👇

https://events.humanitix.com/healing-our-waters

18/08/2025

BeeNZ Ltd you little beauties! Helping us out again this year with our winter baiting campaign: many thanks 🙏.

02/08/2025

Look at these marvellous volunteers that came gloved up and spade-ready for the third stage of our paddock restoration this morning. Approx 450 native trees went into the ground, from revegetation species like manuka, makomako and mahoe to some beaut succession species including puriri and totara. The plant guards are a necessary accessory to keep the bunnies and hares from enjoying a buffet at our expense.

There were some absolutely delicious sausages and home baking to replenish energy levels afterwards too. Cheers to our supporters Kaimai Environmental & Project Parore

01/08/2025

VOLUNTEER EVENT REMINDER: planting in the kohanga paddock, tomorrow Saturday 2nd August. The weather is looking brilliant (although it will be a tad chilly) so bring your beanie, gloves and a spade to help us get 400 native seedlings into the ground. Start time is 9am.

Cheers to Josh and Kaimai Enviromental, who are donating all the plants AND slinging sausages on the BBQ for post-planting refreshment!