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

  • A view of a regenerating forest with a range of trees from saplings to mature specimens

    Growing native forests – Porirua

    Thu 4 Jun 10:30am - 12:30pm

    Join a workshop hosted by Ngahere Korowai and presented by Te Uru Rākau – New Zealand Forest Service to inspire and guide landowners, community members, and enthusiasts to grow native forests.

    Location: Porirua Gospel Chapel, 88 Hereford Street, Cannons Creek.

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  • Wooden trapping tunnels is various stages of construction

    Tunnel Building Workshop

    Sun 7 Jun 9am-12pm

    Join members of Predator Free Porirua at a tunnel building workshop. Materials are provided, bring a hammer and some gloves if you have them.

    The tunnels built will be going out to Porirua Predator Free Communities.

    Location: 483 Paekakariki Hill Road (Upper House)

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  • Whitireia Park aerial shot looking down on the tops.

    Whitireia Park Planting

    Sun 7 Jun 9:30am-12:30pm

    Join the fine folk from Whitireia Park Restoration at the start of the Winter planting season. Bring several layers of clothing including wind proof jacket, water and a spade if you have one.

    Location: Meet at the escarpment tops by the concrete pads.

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  • Whitireia Park looking down at recovering forest.

    Whitireia Park Planting

    Sun 21 Jun 9:30am-12:30pm

    Join Whitireia Park Restoration planting to link the Onehunga valley with the Onepoto stream catchment.

    This is a sheltered site but still bring 3 to 4 clothing layers. We will have spades, but bring a spade if you have one.

    Location: Meet at the Onehunga Bay Carpark.

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  • A group of people learning how to use traps safely and effectively

    Trapline Training

    Tue 23 Jun 7-9pm

    Predator Free Porirua communities have been working for years to provide safer environments for native birds to flourish again in our region.

    We are holding another training session for eager individuals and couples who can join in to give us a hand.

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  • People digging holes and planting trees

    Battle Hill Planting Day

    Sun 26 Jul 1-4pm

    Join Greater Wellington and the Friends of Battle Hill and help restore Battle Hill Farm Forest Park at our community planting day.

    Perfect for those who enjoy a bit of physical activity as you’ll be carrying plants and digging holes.

    Meeting point: The Dell (over the bridge and to the right).

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  • An expansive view from the tops of Belmont Regional Park

    Vision for Belmont drop-in session

    Sat 27 Jun 11am - 2pm

    A masterplan is being developed to help guide the future of Belmont Regional Park over the next 50 years, and we'd like to hear from you. Your feedback can help shape the future direction of the park

    Location: Tē Pātē Community Hub, 2 Mentor Lane, Cannons Creek

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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. No experience needed - training and equipment provided.

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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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.”