Projects

NOTICE: The Matuku Reserve is currently closed to the public protect our kauri from the spread of kauri dieback. Please respect this ban and visit one of the many other walks around the Auckland Region. 

Project Kererū is a voluntary community-based conservation project that is changing the fate of sick and injured kererū in Dunedin and surrounding areas.

Since 2003 we have managed to restore native planting to over an acre of land in the middle of a mainly urban landscape.

The rivers of Marlborough have been modified and almost all of the original vegetation has been removed with changing land uses, since European settlement. 

There are three tracks offering walks that take between 10 and 15 minutes or enjoy a 45 minute loop walk. The mid, high and low contour tracks traverse almost the entire length of the reserve, and connect with the council owned walk

The Hauraki Gulf branch collaborated with Waiheke SPCA to compile a responsible pet ownership brochure specifically for island residents.

Walking tracks: There are three tracks in this 9 hectare reserve,offering various walking times: 10mins, 30mins, and 1hr.

Mangaroa Wetland is a 300ha peatland in Mangarao Valley. We are currently trying to get this area protected as a Significant Natural Area and have all farming and development activity stopped.

Forest & Bird is helping native wildlife flourish in the Auckland region through the South-East Wildlink.

Arethusa Reserve is an example of a rare dune lake ecosystem. The dry and sandy perimeter of this area has formed the sides of a shallow basin that collects rain to create a shallow lake and wetlands.

Moore's Bush is nestled in the beautiful Leith Valley, just a 10-minute drive from Dunedin City.