OUR MAHI

Discover some of the work people are doing to play their part in bettering and protecting our taiao.

  • Regeneration Dream

    A young family is setting out to create a sanctuary where they can connect with nature and build a future together.

  • Land Guardians

    Jeremy and Kate Cullwick are kaitiaki of a covenanted ngahere (bush) block on their farm where you’ll find native plants regenerating.

  • Animal Pest Control

    Animal pest control plays a critical role in the protection of biodiversity and native plants.

  • Freshwater Monitoring

    Since 2022, we've been conducting monthly water quality tests on six sub-catchment streams that feed into Taurekaitai (Pōrangahau River).

  • Community Planting Day

    Pōrangahau School's Year 2-4 Tauretaikai class, successfully planted 240 native plants along the riverside at Pōrangahau Jetty.

  • Family Passion

    When Sam and Cookie returned home to take over the family farm, they brought with them fresh energy and new ideas.

  • Wetland Restoration

    A collaboration to restore the mauri to the Te Opoko Paoa / Wanstead Swamp.

Meet some of the people of Pōrangahau.