We need you to help our native taonga thrive.

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Get outdoors, meet people in your local community, learn new skills and contribute to conservation and climate action efforts.

There are heaps of ways to get involved.

Upcoming events

  • Porirua Harbour Cleanup crew with the piles of rubbish collected on a previous cleanup

    Porirua Harbour Cleanup

    Sunday 5 Oct 8am - 10:30am
    The Porirua Inlet behind PAK'nSAVE on Parumoana Street

    Join Petone Beach Clean Up Crew and Keep Hutt Valley Beautiful for a beach clean-up on Sunday 5th October 2025 at the Porirua Inlet.

    Bags, grabbers are supplied, please bring gardening gloves if you own some. Wear old clothes and it is suggested to wear gumboots as we will working in the area at low tide.

    More Info Here
  • Measuring cockle shells and recording the details.

    GOPI 2025 Cockle Count

    Sunday 2 Nov 1pm

    Meet at Stout Cottage, in Pāuatahanui Wildlife Reserve. Parking on the road or the Lighthouse carpark over the bridge

    You will be counting and measuring the cockles on the mudflats to help us assess the Inlet’s ecological health. You don’t need any knowledge or previous experience — we show you what to do. We provide equipment. All you need to bring are gumboots old clothes weatherproof gear.

    More Info Here

Get a trap

Get help to set up a trap in your backyard or local area. No experience needed! A koha for the trap is optional.

Sign up for a trap

Look after a trapline

Spend two hours a month maintaining a line of traps in a local reserve. Get outside, meet your community and make a difference.

Sign up for trapline training

Volunteer your skills

If you have time to help with coordination, online comms, building traps or community engagement in an ongoing way, we’d love to hear from you.

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Sign up to volunteer

Why volunteer?

  • Man in forest holding animal trap with captured rodent, wearing glasses and winter clothing.

    Pete

    “I love being outdoors in the bush while helping the local community.”

  • Woman kneeling in a forest setting next to a wooden animal trap, holding a bottle. The trap is set on the ground and surrounded by green foliage.

    Vanessa

    “It’s only a small time commitment so really doable, even with a busy family household.”

  • Person adjusting a yellow device attached to a tree in a forested area.

    Karen

    “Seeing all the native birds we now have in Whitby…doing my little bit makes it all worth while.”

  • Man in orange safety vest inspecting item outdoors

    Blair

    “It’s a wonderful opportunity to include my children and teach them values about caring for the environment and responsibility.”

  • Person in an orange vest in a forest setting, examining a wildlife trap with plants around.

    Laura

    “It's been lovely getting to meet more locals through this group.”

  • A person with a hat and colorful shirt holding a red trash bag and a litter picker in a forested area, participating in a cleanup activity.

    John

    “The birdlife has increased in the forest. It’s very rewarding to see these changes.”

  • Person squatting in a wooded area, pointing at a fungus on the ground with fallen leaves and holding a fern.

    Ames

    “Feels good to know we’re making a small but noticeable difference!'“

  • Person smiling, wearing sunglasses and a cap, holding a small dead animal by a trap in a garden area, surrounded by large leafy plants.

    Rachel

    “I love that it makes you feel more connected to your local community and area.”