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Date: November 2011
Request No.: 9368
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The gathering of information on Community Groups for this map is ongoing and is accurate as of the last update (November 2011). If you would like the details of your groups work added to the map please contact the WBF co-ordinator on her Contact page of this website.
The numbering attached to a group is in the order that the information on the group was collected and placed on a database maintained by the Forum co-ordinator. The data collected describes the name of the community groups project followed by the location and size of the area in which they are undertaking their activities. The data gives contact details for the group and a description of the project aim, the type of habitat/s the project is restoring and the main parties who are involved in the work. There is also a description of the funding sources that have helped the group operate and project start and finish date and details of how far through the project the group are with their intended activities.
The database could be used to:-
find case studies to promote and highlight
develop synergies between community activities
develop a regional picture of what is happening for the good of biodiversity
look for potential sources of eco-sourced plant material
put new groups in touch with locals "who have been there and done that"
highlight the gaps of activity for future focus.
Project Descriptions
1 Waikato RiverCare
Waikato RiverCare Implement a sustainable programme to plant natives on the banks of the Lower Waikato River Back to map
3 Te Aroha Earthwatch
Te Aroha Earthwatch Water quality and bush restoration Back to map
4 Maungatautari Ecological Island Trust
Maungatautari Ecological Island Trust To build a predator free fence (50 km) around approx 3,400 ha of native forest, remove pests & predators and restore forest and reintroduce indigenous plants and animals Back to map
5 Kakepuku Mountain Project
Kakepuku Mountain Project Eradicate all pests Back to map
6 Whaingaroa HarbourCare
Whaingaroa HarbourCare Plant the harbour and streams of the Raglan Harbour Catchment area, running a nursery, media, mentoring other groups and providing advice to farmers on stream planting Back to map
7A Morgan Reserve
Forest & Bird (Waikato) Regeneration of native forest Back to map
7B Walter Scott Reserve
Forest & Bird (Waikato) Preservation of bush reserve Back to map
8 Te Pahu Landcare
Te Pahu Landcare To promote conservation of natural resources in the Te Pahu area Back to map
10 Hakarimata Restoration Trust
Hakarimata Restoration Trust Restoration of Hakarimata Reserve and surrounding forest Back to map
14 Pirongia Te Aro Aro o Kahu Restoration Society
Pirongia Te Aro Aro o Kahu Restoration Society Conservation of natural resources, education, involvement of community in conservation projects Back to map
15 Mangawara River Care group
Mangawara River Care group Erosion protection Back to map
17 Torepatutahi Landcare group
Torepatutahi Landcare group To restore vegetation within the canyon with indigenous and exotic (where appropriate) and revegetation for soil conservation purposes. Provide access to canyon. Back to map
18 Lake Koromatua Wildlife Management Reserve
Lake Koromatua Wildlife Management Reserve To increase biodiversity in lake environs and to remove pest plants Back to map
20 Hatepe Residents Association/Hinemaiaia River Management Committee
Hinemaiaia River Management Committee River Management Habitat preservation and improvement Back to map
22 Tokaanu Stream Care group
Tokaanu Streamcare Group Improve the aesthetic, recreational and ecological values of the stream and its margins Back to map
23 Lake Cameron
Lake Cameron Care Enhance biodiversity, improve water quality and account for residents concerns e.g. views and access Back to map
24 Wentworth Valley Rivercare
Wentworth Valley Care group Establish a riparian margin along the river bank to reduce erosion problems Back to map
25 Mahakirau Forest Estate Katiakitanga
Mahakirau Forest Estate Society Inc To create a wildlife haven to safely accommodate it's natural and close to original inhabitants Back to map
27A Pest Free Zone
Moehau Environment Group (MEG) Creation of a pest free zone and translocation of endangered species back into the area Back to map
27B Waikawau Bay Wetland Restoration Project
Moehau Environment Group (MEG) Halt the decline of fern birds and protect all marsh bird populations in the area Back to map
27C Port Charles Rat Attack
Moehau Environment Group (MEG) Creation of a pest free zone and translocation of endangered species back into the area Back to map
Habitat Tuateawa Comprehensive community involvement in ecosystem restoration of coastal forest Back to map
29 Earthwise Valley
Earthwise Valley Restoration of Tuateawa Catchment Ecosystem Back to map
30 Hikuai Wharekawa Community Possum Control Scheme
Hikuai Wharekawa Community Possum Control Scheme Protection of magnificent native bushland including the best stand of rata on the Peninsula Back to map
42 Whenuakite Kiwi Care Group
Whenuakite Kiwi Care Group To protect and reverse the decline of kiwi in habitat Back to map
43 Project Hahei
Project Hahei Group Elimination of pests and woolly nightshade Back to map
44 Ferry Landing Shakespeare Cliff Reserves
Cooks Beach/Ferrylanding Reserves Management Group Preserve coastal pohutukawa/kohekohe forest Back to map
46 Kapowai Kiwi Care Group
Kapowai Kiwi Care Group Kiwi protection Back to map
47 Project Kiwi Kuaotunu
Project Kiwi Trust Kuaotunu The primary objective of Project Kiwi Trust (PKT) is to enhance and protect the kiwi population and continue to restore the ecosystem on the Kuaotunu Peninsula or in such other areas in New Zealand, as the trustees may think fit. Back to map
50 Lake Hakanoa Walkway
Friends of Lake Hakanoa Walkway Inc Create environmental and aesthetic values to the surrounds of Lake Hakanoa Back to map
51 Pokaiwhenua Streamcare
Pokaiwhenua Streamcare Replanting after severe flood and erosion protection and protection of water quality of river and ecology of surroundings Back to map
53 Little Waipa Streamcare group
Little Waipa Streamcare group Stream protection from cattle Back to map
55 Matarawa Streamcare group
Matarawa Streamcare group Protect stream from dairy farming and reduce sediment load into Lake Moananui (Tokoroa) Back to map
Forest and Bird (South Waikato) Planting entrance of Reserve Back to map
59B Keritehere StreamCare
Forest and Bird (South Waikato) Revegetation Back to map
59C Forest and Bird
Forest and Bird (South Waikato) Enhancement of the lake environs Back to map
59D Forest and Bird
Forest and Bird (South Waikato) Enhance the ecology of the reserve for public enjoyment and educational work. Leaflets and interpretation plaques. Reintroduce NI robins to reserve and carry out pest control to a level to enable NI robins to breed in reserve Back to map
61 Whangapoua Harbour Care Catchment
Whangapoua Harbour Care Catchment Improve the quality of water entering the Harbour from the catchment area Back to map
62 Kuaotunu Beachcare Group
Kuaotunu Beachcare Group Building access ways, planting dunes and reserves Back to map
64 Whangamata Harbour Care
Whangamata Harbour Care Control oof possums and rats and stop/reverse the spread of mangroves Back to map
66 Habitat Enhancement Landcare Programme Waihi
Habitat Enhancement Landcare Programme Waihi Improve habitat around Waihi. Educate school children through hands on involvement in growing and planting Back to map
67A Rotopaumanu Restoration
Project Tongariro Restoring the Mauri of Mt Pihanga Back to map
67B Te Matapuna O Taupo Moana
Project Tongariro To restore a representative example of the variety of wetland types and associated species that occur within the South Taupo Wetland Back to map
69 Lake Waikare
Lake Waikare Raise community awareness of the lake to encourage particpation - both in use of the lake and also cleaning it up.
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70 Lake Kaituna and Komakorau Lake Care Group
Lake Kaituna Lake Care group Restore the lake into a healthy wetland lake environment Back to map
72 Waotu Pest Control Group
Waotu Pest Control Group Achieve pest control in the Greater Waotu District to prevent spread of TB from cattle and encourage indigenous birds into the area Back to map
73 Kawhia Harbour Care (Te Hinengaro o Kawhia Trust)
Kawhia Harbour Care Improve Kawhia Harbour Back to map
74 Otahu River Care Group
Otahu River Care Group Improve water quality of the river Back to map
75 Lake Ngaroto Restoration Group
Lake Ngaroto Restoration Group Plant around the lake to enhance vegetation, improve water quality and provide recreation/walking area Back to map
76 Waitomo Catchment Trust
Waitomo Catchment Trust Protect water quality of the Waitomo Catchment and encourage sustainable land management practices Back to map
78 Mahoenui Landcare Group
Mahoenui Landcare Group Initially erosion control now includes biodiversity aspects, protection and enhancement of waterways and indigenous vegetation Back to map
80 Whitehall Landcare Group
Whitehall Landcare Group Improve stream condition Back to map
82 Kahikatea Restoration
St Peters School Cambridge To restore a kahikatea stand to what it once was and make it a focal point of the school Back to map
83 Whangapoua Beachcare Group
Whangapoua Beachcare Group Restore dune areas Back to map
85 Revegetation of Kauaeranga Valley Entrance
Friends of the Kauaeranga Inc Re-vegetate the entrance of the Kauaeranga Valley with native trees Back to map
86 Whiritoa Beachcare Group
Whiritoa Beachcare Group Dune planting and accessway maintenance, strategic planning to improve lagoon water quality Back to map
88 Kauri 2000 Coromandel Peninsula
Kauri 2000 Projects Replanting kauri on the Coromandel Peninsula Back to map
92 Mist Preservation Society
Mist Preservation Society Preserve land and forest for the future Back to map
95 Pauanui Beachcare Group
Pauanui Beachcare Group To reshape dunes to restore dune shape and revegetate area Back to map
96 Whangamata Beachcare Group
Whangamata Beachcare Group Protection and restoration of beach and dunes Back to map
97 Tairua Beachcare Group
Tairua Beachcare Group Build and maintain access ways and restoration planting of dune areas Back to map
98 Mercury Bay Beachcare Group
Mercury Bay Beachcare Group Planting beach front reserves with pohutukawa trees, dune reshaping and restoration Back to map
99 Karioitahi Beachcare Group
Karioitahi Beachcare Group Manage vehicle access to the beach, build access ways, restore dune area, plant foredune and plant around carpark and surf club Back to map
100 Port Waikato Beachcare Group
Port Waikato Beachcare Group Educate public, restore and plant dunes and foreshore and maintain accessways Back to map
101 Marakopa Beachcare Group
Marakopa Beachcare Group Sand dune stabilization and restoration plus coastal revegeation Back to map
102A Wyuna Reserve
Forest and Bird (Upper Coromandel) Prevent mustelids swimming to an offshore island from the mainland which is mustelid free. Restore native bush in the area. Back to map
102B Long Bay Reserve
Forest and Bird (Upper Coromandel) Pest control to maintain bush reserve Back to map
102C Chiltern Reserve
Forest and Bird (Upper Coromandel) Maintain bush area from forestry and stock Back to map
102D Colville/Port Charles Junction
Forest and Bird (Upper Coromandel) Re-vegetation of reserve Back to map
102E Big Sandy Bay Project
Forest and Bird (Upper Coromandel) Pest control and weeding to maintain bush Back to map
102F Whanganui Island
Forest and Bird (Upper Coromandel) Monitor weka popualtion Back to map
102G Long Bay Causeway
Forest and Bird (Upper Coromandel) Enhance roadside with pohutukawa Back to map
102H Te Kouma
Forest and Bird (Upper Coromandel) Protect forest Back to map
104 Kiritehere Beachcare Group (Hapu based)
Kiritehere Beachcare Group (Hapu based) Planting restoration of fore dune and back dune Back to map
107 Howick Tramping Club
Howick Tramping Club Possum and rat control to provide a better habitat for kokako breeding Back to map
108 Project Manu
Project Manu Pest control( goats, rats and possums) in Reserve to protect forest Back to map
109 Tainui Whitebaiters Collective
Tainui Whitebaiters Collective Whitebait habitat and spawning ground restoration, research work with NIWA and an advocacy role for whitebaiting Back to map
110 Te Kauri/Waikuku Restoration Project
Te Kauri/Waikuku Restoration Project Restore forest in park and provide venue of environmental education Back to map
115 Waikato/King Country Kiwi Survey
Waikato/King Country Kiwi Survey Survey remaining kiwi in the wild Back to map
116 Whaingaroa Beachcare Group
Whaingaroa Beachcare Group Restore damaged dunes along ocean and harbour foreshore and reduce human damage. Back to map
119A Whakaipo Bay
Forest and Bird (Taupo) Replanting native vegetation to provide bird habitat and prevent scrub from developing Back to map
119B Forest and Bird (Taupo)
Forest and Bird (Taupo) Stabilize the bank, and enhance area to prevent bracken and blackberry growth Back to map
119C Forest and Bird (Taupo)
Forest and Bird (Taupo) Establish wetland area to provide habitat for birds and animals which inhabit wetlands Back to map
119D Dactylanthus Protection
Forest and Bird (Taupo) Protect the existing Dactylanthus, survey for more plants and monitor success of the flowering Back to map
119E Harvey Reserve
Forest and Bird (Taupo) Restore gully with native vegetation Back to map
123 Native Forest Restoration Trust
Native Forest Restoration Trust Protection and restoration of river banks and protection and restoration of degraded forest Back to map
125 Pukawa Wildlife Management Group
Pukawa Wildlife Management Group To restore birdlife of the Pukawa Bay lake shore forests through integrated and sustained animal pest control and the elimination of weeds. Back to map
127 Friends of Barrett Bush
Friends of Barrett Bush Restore lowland bush Back to map
128 Friends of Waikawau Bay
Friends of Waikawau Bay Maintain native plantings at the DOC Farm Park camping ground and look after and maintain track. Back to map
130 Lake Kainui
Lake Kainui Committee Recreation and wildlife enhancement and water quality improvement Back to map
131 Lake Rotokauri
Rotokauri Lake Management Committee Ecological restoration of wetlands and lake margins Back to map
133 Te Kanae Kakariki Trust
Te Kanae Kakariki Trust To clear weeds and willow from a section of the Waikato River and replant in native vegetation with a youth life skills training group Back to map
134A William Hall Memorial Reserve
Forest and Bird (Thames/Hauraki) To have Reserve recognised as heritage status as old arboretum originally planted in 1870 Back to map
134B Waihou Walkway
Forest and Bird (Thames/Hauraki) Restoration of area to increase habitat for birdlife Back to map
134C Kirikiri Bird Corridor
Forest and Bird (Thames/Hauraki) Establishment of protected area for native birds Back to map
136A Morgan Park
Forest and Bird (Waihi) Maintaining plantings beside recreation fields Back to map
136B Karangahake Gorge Planting
Forest and Bird (Waihi) Maintaining plantings on riverbank of the gorge Back to map
137 Upper Piako Wildlife Project
Upper Piako Wildlife Management Association To enhance the wetland as a habitat for birdlife Back to map
139 Bush Park Wainui
Friends of Wainui Rehabilitate the area with native trees and exotics Back to map
140 Pukemokemoke Bush Reserve
Friends of Pukemokemoke Bush Reserve Remove privet and re-establish native bush on the edge of the reserve and wetland stream area. Back to map
141 Harkers Reserve Project
Harker Reserve Committee Animal and plant pest eradication and public awareness of Reserve Back to map
146 Opoutere Residents and Ratepayers Association
Opoutere Residents and Ratepayers Association To improve the sustainability of the environment Back to map
149 Onemana Ratepayers Association
Onemana Ratepayers Association Preservation of pohutukawa on the edge of the harbour Back to map
150 Whangapoua Ratepayers Association
Whangapoua Ratepayers Association Preserve native bush Back to map
155 Driving Creek Wildlife Sanctuary Trust
Driving Creek Wildlife Sanctuary Trust Provide secure habitat for species and build pest proof fence around site Back to map
156 Whewells Bush
Whewells Bush volunteers Weed control and planting Back to map
157 Te Whakaoranga o Karioi
Te Whakaoranga o Karioi Ecological Restoration of Karioi Mountain Back to map
158 Little Bay Ratepayers Association
Little Bay Ratepayers Association Preservation of bush Back to map
159 Tairua Parks and Reserves Committee Group
Tairua Parks and Reserves Committee Group Enhance reserves by planting and maintaining vegetation. Provide interpretation panel. Back to map
160 Paku Hill Possum Control
Paku Hill Possum Control Preserve pohutukawa and forest and bring back more birds to the area Back to map
164 Whangapoua Reserves Management Group
Whangapoua Reserves Management Group Plant and maintain Council Reserves Back to map
165 Kuaotunu Reserve Management Group
Kuaotunu Reserve Management Group Maintain and enhance reserves along the beach front and coastal strip Back to map
166 Rings Beachcare Group
Rings Beachcare Group Planting restoration of fore dune and back dune Back to map
168 Hotwater Beach Reserves Management Group
Hotwater Beach Reserves Management Group Plant pasture and scrub back to remnant bush and pohutukawa broadleaf forest, dune planting, riparian panting and flood protection planting Back to map
171A Mt Pauanui pest control
Coromandel Peninsula Coastal Walkway Society Inc Enhance native bush, build recreational walkways on the eastern seaboard of Coromandel Peninsula and lobby forestry companies for cleaner streams Back to map
171B Wetland Biodiversity Restoration Project
Coromandel Peninsula Coastal Walkway Society Inc To restore the wetland Back to map
172 Matarangi Beachcare Group
Matarangi Beachcare Group Restoration of sand dunes, education of dune ethic, back dune planting and improve biodiversity Back to map
173 Waitetuna Streamcare Group
Waitetuna Streamcare Group To restore streamside and inspire community ownership Back to map
181 Thames Coast Protection Society
Thames Coast Protection Society To provide approx. 1000 natives a year to Thames Coast residents Back to map
182A Benneydale Streamway Project
Tui Trust Planting native trees and shrubs to improve habitat for birds and improve stream quality. Encourage community participation and ownership Back to map
182B Miringa te Kakara
Tui Trust Planting raukawa grove around marae site Back to map
185 Lower Mangapiko Streamcare Group
Lower Mangapiko Streamcare Group To reduce erosion and flooding, reduce flow of sediments and nutrients into the stream, improve riparian habitat and biodiversity and adopt a sustainable land management practices Back to map
186 Cambridge Tree Trust
Cambridge Tree Trust Remove weeds and re-vegetate areas of Cambridge with native trees, build walking tracks and provide habitat for birds Back to map
187 Mangakotukutuku Streamcare Group
Mangakotukutuku Streamcare group Raise awareness of stream for education purposes, promote landowner interest in stream restoration to improve water quality Back to map
189 Penewaka Lagoon
Fish and Game To restore water regime and revegetate the surrounding higher ground of lagoon Back to map
190 Cocks Wetland
Cocks Wetland Assoc. Longterm maintenance following water level management activities Back to map
191 Central Shepherd Wetland
Central Shepherd Wetland Assoc. Maintenance and diversity of wetland vegetation Back to map
192 North Shepherd Wetland Assoc
North Shepherd Wetland Assoc. Maintenance and diversity of wetland vegetation with water level management Back to map
193 Dean Wetland
Dean Wetland Assoc. Maintenance and diversity of wetland vegetation Back to map
194 Blythen Wetland
Blythen Wetland Assoc. Maintenance and diversity of wetland vegetation Back to map
195 McKenzie Wetland
McKenzie Wetland Assoc. Maintenance and diversity of wetland vegetation Back to map
196 Cathcart Wetland
Cathcart Wetland Group To maintain diversity of wetland vegetation Back to map
197 Western Waikare
Fish and Game To maintain water levels and vegetation diversity on Lake Waikare margin returning marginal pasture to wetlands Back to map
198 Piggott Wetland
Piggott Wetland Assoc. To maintain water levels and vegetation diversity Back to map
202 Lake Waahi margins
Huntly Fish and Game Assoc. Planting trees to increase diversity of vegetation for wildlife values Back to map
203 Lake Okowhao
Huntly Fish and Game Assoc. Maintenance of lake margin issues Back to map
204 Lake Kimihia margin
Huntly Fish and Game Assoc. To establish vegetation diversity on lake margins Back to map
205 TREE
New Progress Enterprises Improve Waikato River water quality by riparian planting Back to map
206 Mana Manu Trust
Mana Manu Trust Enhance native biodiversity Back to map
207 Waiotahi Valley Whanau Trust Inc
Waiotahi Valley Whanau Trust Inc Restore the land through planting native vegetation and pest control Back to map
208 Te Aputa Reserve
Te Aputa Trust Preserve the Pa site for all New Zealanders Back to map
209 Thames Coast Kiwi Care
Thames Coast Kiwi Care To protect kiwi behind Te Mata by undertaking predator control. Back to map
210 Planting for the Future and Wilding Pines
Advocates for the Tongariro River Manage the Tongariro River by planting the left bank to restore natural vegetation and remove wilding pines on the right bank Back to map
212 Wharekawa Catchment Care Group
Wharekawa Catchment Care Group Restore Wharekawa Estuary by enhancing rivers, streams and tributaries that flow into the Estuary Back to map
214 Mataora Beachcare Group
Mataora Beachcare Group Protect cultural sites, educate about beach/dune protection, restore front and back dunes Back to map
215 Onemana Beachcare Group
Onemana Beachcare Group Restoration of sand dunes, education of dune ethic, back dune planting and improve biodiversity Back to map
216 Friends of Waimama Bay
Friends of Waimama Bay Protection of remnant bush, Ramarama Stream and Waimama Beach from invasive weeds and from stock on adjoining farms. Maintain public access to publicly owned land Back to map
217 Heka Heka Biodiversity Restoration
Heka Heka Biodiversity Restoration Conservation and enhancement of indigenous flora and fauna Back to map
218 Friends of Sanatorium Hill
Friends of Sanatorium Hill To restore and extend the habitat for native birds, raise awareness of ecological and heritage values of Sanatorium Hill and Maungakawa Reserve and restore the Gudex Memorial Back to map
219 Riverlea Environment Society
Riverlea Environment Society-Hammond Bush Increase the size and integrity of the bush Back to map
220 Waihi District Walkways Inc
Waihi District Walkways Inc To create a series of walkways with riparian planting to enhance to restore biodiversity and to protect the social and cultural heritage values of the areas Back to map
221 Ruapuke Beachcare Group
Ruapuke Beachcare Group To stabilise the dunes and raise people awareness of caring for the environment Back to map
222 Turua Bush Reserve
Turua Bush Reserve To gain successful regeneration and protection of the bush reserve Back to map
224 Friends of Tarariki
Friends of Tarariki Heal the river, re-instate the vegetation and preserve the catchment of Tarariki Back to map
225 Going for Gold
Te Kowhai Community Group Restoration of kowhai heritage and development of the Te Otamanui Walkway in the Te Otamanui lagoon west of Te Kowhai Back to map
226 Friends of Waiwhakareke
Friends of Waiwhakareke Re-create ecosystems once present in the area, restore the water quality of the lake, recreation, education and research and tourism destination alongside the Zoo. Back to map
227 Waiaro Sanctuary
Waiaro Sanctuary Protect and enhance native flora and fauna and prevent reinfestation to Moehau, protect brown teal, seek kakariki release eventually Back to map
228 Te Kauae o Maui Nature Reserve
Te Kauae o Maui Create a unique habitat with abundant native flora and fauna Back to map
230 Coromandel On Track
Coromandel Independent Living Trust Protect and enhance environment, provide employment training opportunities and education Back to map
231 Whakaupoko West Franklin Landcare group
Whakaupoko West Franklin Landcare group To control animal and plant pests, enhance bird and bats and develop a greater sense of community Back to map
234 Jubilee Bush
Friends of Jubilee Bush To control weeds Back to map
235 Kakatarahae Kaitiaki O Manaia
Manaia Kauri Sanctuary To protect and enhance the ngahere-awa-moana and all living creatures that live within it from pests Back to map
236 Kinloch Community Association Wilding Pines Project
Kinlock Community Association Erdicate wilding pines visible from Kinlcoh Back to map
237 Port Waikato
Cobourne Reserve Enhance natural areas in Port Waikato Back to map
238 Omori Kuratau
Omori Kuratau Pest Management Group To trap and poison rats and stoats Back to map
239 Lake Karapiro adjacent to Horahora Road
Waikato River Trails Trust To eliminate plant and animal pests from the wetland Back to map
240 Between 860 and 900 Black Jack Road
Opito Bay Environment Group To undertake weed and pest control and restore forest Back to map
241 Hamilton north
Mangaiti Gully Restoration Maintain the native flora of the gully and manage the gully for re-establishment of fauna Back to map
Waikato Biodiversity Forum
