The Kaimai Mamaku thrives; hence we thrive.

The Kaimai Mamaku Restoration Project is 300,000+ hectares, encompassing two regional councils, four district councils and more than 30 iwi and hapū.

While there are many stakeholders with an interest or responsibility in the area, our taonga don't see boundaries. To ensure they thrive, we need to work together.

Through this platform, we bring together all projects, agencies, iwi-hapū, stakeholders and communities with an interest in the ngahere and its catchments.

  • Taonga

    Our whenua is home to a diverse and unique range of ecosystems, biodiversity and taonga.

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  • History

    The Kaimai Mamaku Conservation Park is rich in history and contains a number of historic sites.

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FAQ

While there are many stakeholders with an interest or responsibility in the area, our taonga don't see boundaries.

To ensure they thrive, we need to work together - he waka eke noa.

Through this platform, we bring together all projects, agencies, iwi-hapū, stakeholders, potential investors and communities with an interest in the Kaimai Mamaku ngahere and its catchments.

This website is run by Manaaki Kaimai Mamaku Trust, a co-governed charitable trust restoring the mauri of the Kaimai Mamaku.

Read more about us here

Yes of course! We would love to feature your project.

Please click here to download an info pack of the benefits of joining the Kaimai Mamaku Restoration Project.

Please send an overview of your mahi, imagery, links and confirmation your board or governance team have approved this, to info@mkm.org.nz. We will then set up a draft page for you and be in touch!

Great! You can filter projects on this website by area so please do that to have a look at what’s near you. If you still can’t find what you’re after please visit the Predator Free website for inspiration and support!

Within the Kaimai Mamaku Restoration Project, a “hectare under control” is the approximate number of hectares with pest control infrastructure installed and maintained.

We can only reliably report on pest animal kills when there’s a physical carcass to count. So we use the term “predators trapped” rather than “predators killed” as the total number of predators killed (by toxins or auto-traps) will likely be much higher.

There are many different types of conservation and restoration projects within the Kaimai Mamaku, and each is as important as the other.

The four main project types you will see throughout this website are:

  • Employee
    • Employee-led projects employ people to lead the mahi.
  • Volunteer
    • Run by volunteers, with a minimal number (or no) paid employees.
  • Iwi-hapu
    • Owned and operated by an iwi or hapū, usually working on owned or land they whakapapa to.
  • Community
    • Any project led by a community group.

Most projects need support either through donations, corporate investment or even boots-on-the-ground volunteers.

We suggest you click through to each project to find out exactly what they need and how you can help.

If you’re still not sure please send us an email and we’ll help as best we can - engagement@mkm.org.nz.

Ka rawe! Some of the projects featured on this website are run solely by volunteers and would love a helping hand. Others are employee-led and may not need volunteers.

Please visit any of the project pages to fnd out what that project needs. You can then contact them directly.

Easy! Just scroll down to the bottom of this page and fill in your name and email to sign up to our newsletter for monthly updates

Alternatively, you can sign up to receive individual project updates by clicking “+ Follow” under the project’s title.

Ka pai - that’s exciting news. Conservation projects can’t survive without the generous support of businesses.

Please email rebecca.lee@mkm.org.nz so we can find out more about you and the type of project you want to invest in.