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Upcoming events
EVENTS
An evening kōrero with Dr Janelle Ward
Dr Janelle Ward is the biodiversity team leader at Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari, a wildlife vet, with interests in species translocations, wild bird rehabilitation, avian medicine, wildlife health and species conservation.
An evening for Karioi Project volunteers and Backyard Hub trappers. RSVP necessary.
Detox Day
Help us empty the bait stations across the wide network on Karioi. A one day blitz!
New Moon Ōi Night
As the sun begins to dip below the horizon, we will gather above Ngāranui and with luck on our side, we’ll observe the ōi as they return to land for their breeding season.
Wed 15 May - Maungatautiri
❤️ This a special event for our current, active volunteers. ❤️
Limited spots available, RSVP is required through form herein.
Come and experience for yourself the New Zealand environment the way it used to be – an ancient, vibrant forest alive with native wildlife including many of New Zealand’s rarest and most endangered wildlife. Step through the pest-proof gate into another world where ancient New Zealand forest towers majestically above well-maintained walking tracks and the air is filled with birdsong.
There are a variety of hikes and bush walks around this eco-sanctuary, and on Wednesday 15 May, we will have the opportunity to partake in the Ancient Forest Guided Walk and learn about why this conservation project is so special.
Sat 18 May - Maungatautiri
❤️ This a special event for our current, active volunteers. ❤️
Limited spots available, RSVP is required through form herein.
Come and experience for yourself the New Zealand environment the way it used to be – an ancient, vibrant forest alive with native wildlife including many of New Zealand’s rarest and most endangered wildlife. Step through the pest-proof gate into another world where ancient New Zealand forest towers majestically above well-maintained walking tracks and the air is filled with birdsong.
There are a variety of hikes and bush walks around this eco-sanctuary, and on Saturday 18 May, we will have the opportunity to partake in the Secrets of the Tautari Wetland Guided Walk and learn about why this conservation project is so special.
Bagging Bait Up!
Not everyone can head up Karioi with a backpack full of bait - but almost anyone can help pre-bag the toxins in preparation.
This work isn’t hard, but it is time-consuming -and many hands make light work of it! Bring your friends along because it’s also a great time to socialize while giving back to nature.
Let us know if you can make it - karioi.volunteer@arocha.org
Music and morning tea are provided.
Volunteer Bait Station Filling Day -Day 1
Join us for a fun & physical day on some of Karioi’s less-travelled tracks. We’re looking for fit & strong volunteers to fill bait stations for a day (or two!). Home baking is guaranteed!
Volunteer Bait Station Filling Day -Day 2
Join us for a fun & physical day on some of Karioi’s less-travelled tracks. We’re looking for fit & strong volunteers to fill bait stations for a day (or two!). Home baking is guaranteed!
Wander Women Adventure Race
The Karioi Project is excited to be teaming up with “Wander Women” as their donation partner!
With aligned values and the same adventurous spirit, we are stoked to have been chosen as the donation partner. With approximately 350-500 competitors coming from near and far it will be a super fun and exciting day!
This is an important fundraiser for the project in exchange for providing volunteer support for the race. And, this is where you come in!
Tunnel working bee
This is a great way to spend a morning, being social and helpful all at once. We’d love to see you then.
April Environmental Holiday Programme
The holidays are near, and the Karioi Project has lined up a fun-filled environmental holiday programme to keep the kaitiaki of tomorrow busy!
A chat with Geologist, Oliver McLeod
His 2020 visit was so well received that we’ve asked Dr Oliver McLeod to return for another look into what makes Karioi special, from a geological point of view.
An evening for Karioi Project volunteers and Backyard Hub trappers. RSVP necessary.
Why care about invasive pest plants? A Science Night with Whāingaroa Weedbusters
Geoff Reid and Pete Russell, two passionate, powerful speakers are coming to Raglan to help us understand the threats to our biodiversity springing from our backyards and roadsides and seriously threatening our wild reserves, Karioi, the Ruapuke dunes and beyond.
The Karioi Project is happy to support Whāingaroa Weedbusters, Friends of Kaitoke Walkway & Whāingaroa Environment Centre / Te Pokapū Taiao o Whāingaroa with this upcoming science night!
Volunteer Bait Station Filling Day - Day 2
Join us for a fun & physical day on some of Karioi’s less-travelled tracks. We’re looking for fit & strong volunteers to fill bait stations for a day (or two!). Home baking guaranteed!
Volunteer Bait Station Filling Day -Day 1
Join us for a fun & physical day on some of Karioi’s less-travelled tracks. We’re looking for fit & strong volunteers to fill bait stations for a day (or two!). Home baking guaranteed!
Let's chat about ōi, with Michael Fox. An evening for our volunteers!
Micheal Fox is a doctoral student at the University of Auckland, studying…
An end-of-year gathering for our VOLUNTEERS!
This event is for current volunteers only. Let’s celebrate what we’ve achieved together during 2023!
Tunnel working bee
Mark your calendars - our last working bee of 2023. This is a great way to spend a morning, being social and helpful at once.
Final Bait Deploy 2023
Our bait deployment days are satisfying hard. If this is your first time, you’ll be paired up with someone who has done this before. It’s sure to be a great day!