Bream Head/Te Whara Conservation Trust

05/10/2026

🌿We are looking for volunteers keen on getting out in our beautiful forest to support predator control.🐀
This is a 4-6 hour/month role that is physically challenging and enormously rewarding.
Check out our website at https://www.breamheadtrust.nz/volunteer
and Contact [email protected] to find out more!

Join Bream Head Te Whara Conservation Trust to protect native wildlife, restore habitats, and enjoy outdoor volunteering opportunities in Northland's scenic reserve.

25/09/2026

Curious Kākāriki!

A nice surprise captured on our trail cameras out at the ōi / Grey-faced petrel study sites.

Kākāriki are small, colourful native parrots found throughout Aotearoa. They spend much of their time foraging for seeds, fruit, flowers and insects, and their bright green plumage can make them surprisingly tricky to spot amongst the vegetation.

It’s always great to see these native birds making an appearance in the Bream Head / Te Whara landscape.

20/09/2026

Trustee Opportunity | Bream Head Te Whara Conservation Trust

This is an opportunity to help shape the future of Bream Head Scenic Reserve through strong governance, strategic leadership, and sustainable conservation.

The Bream Head Te Whara Conservation Trust is seeking expressions of interest from members of the community to join our Board of Trustees and help guide the long-term future of one of Northland’s most treasured natural environments.

For more than two decades, the Trust has worked alongside the Department of
Conservation, iwi and hapū, volunteers, supporters, and the wider community to
protect and restore the remarkable biodiversity of the Bream Head Scenic Reserve.

As a Trustee, you will contribute to the strategic leadership and governance of the
Trust, helping ensure our conservation mahi remains sustainable and impactful for
generations to come. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in:

- Governance and strategic leadership
- Fundraising, philanthropy and grant acquisition

We are keen to hear from individuals who can support the Trust’s long-term
sustainability through strategic fundraising, partnership development, and
organisational leadership.

Previous governance experience is welcomed but not essential – this is also an
opportunity for those who would like to grow their governance and leadership skills in a collaborative environment, supported by a board of experienced and dedicated
trustees. We encourage expressions of interest from people who are passionate
about conservation, committed to community service, and willing to contribute their skills and perspectives to the future of the Reserve.

Role of a Trustee:

This is a voluntary position. Trustees meet monthly and work collaboratively to:
- Provide strategic direction and governance oversight
- Support the long-term sustainability of the Trust
- Strengthen stakeholder and community partnerships
- Champion fundraising and resource development initiatives
- Uphold the Trust’s vision and purpose for Bream Head Scenic Reserve

Interested?
Please submit a brief expression of interest outlining your background, relevant
skills, and motivation for joining the Board.

Applications close: 30 October 2026
For further information, please contact:
Nicola Hartwell
[email protected]

17/09/2026

Did you know there have been occasional Barn owl sightings within and close to the Bream Head Scenic Reserve?

One was spotted by a ranger in the Smugglers area earlier this week.

Barn owls are the most widely distributed species of owl in the world, breeding on all continents except Antarctica. Single birds have been recorded in New Zealand on a dozen occasions since 1947, and since 2008 a small population has established in Northland. Some barn owls are thought to have flown to New Zealand from Australia, while others are known or presumed to have arrived as stowaways on aircraft and ships.

Potential risks to endangered native bird species if barn owls establish and spread in New Zealand have not been assessed.

https://www.nzbirdsonline.org.nz/species/barn-owl

Have you seen a Barn owl in Whangārei Heads?

Keep your eyes peeled!

Photo: CC BY-SA 4.0 Charles J. Sharp

08/09/2026

Some spring observations from ranger Tom G. Nice to have a chat with a curious korimako and see the puawananga in flower again.

13/08/2026

Limited edition calendar supporting conservation...

12/08/2026

Backyard Kiwi Kiwi Coast Take it easy on the kiwi conservation work. The pesky birds keep popping up at the Ōi/Grey-faced petrel study sites photo bombing our cameras and fooling around with the burrows. Young uns' these days eh? Nothing better to do than loiter around poking their noses in other peoples business.

07/08/2026

🌿 Our new website is now live! 🌿

We're excited to share the new online home of Bream Head Te Whara Conservation Trust!

Whether you're a long-time supporter or discovering us for the first time, our new website makes it easier than ever to:
🌱 Learn about our conservation work
🥾 Plan your visit to Te Whara
🤝 Find volunteering opportunities
💚 Support our mission

While you're there, don't forget to:
📅 Purchase our 2027 calendar from our online shop – every purchase helps support conservation work on the ground.
📬 Sign up to receive our Ranger Reports and stay up to date with the latest news, volunteer stories, restoration projects, and conservation successes from around Te Whara.

Visit us today:
🌐 https://www.breamheadtrust.nz/

🛍️ Shop: https://www.breamheadtrust.nz/shop

📩 Ranger Reports: https://www.breamheadtrust.nz/sign-up-to-our-ranger-reports

Thank you to everyone who continues to support the protection and restoration of this incredible landscape.

24/07/2026

24/07/2026

A quick clip of a kaka at Bream Head....mostly seen soaring overhead...Ranger Tom caught up with this guy on one of our back country lines.