Waikato Biodiversity Event

Working Together to Restore Biodiversity from Mountain to Sea

Join us for a full day to celebrate and strengthen restoration efforts in and around Whāingaroa Moana and Karioi Maunga - You won't want to miss this local Waikato Biodiversity Forum event.

• Date: Next Wednesday, 26 November

• Time: 9:30 am – 3:15 pm

• Location: Union Hall, 3 Stewart St, Raglan

• Cost: Free

• RSVP: Essential 

This event brings together local groups, researchers, and community members working to restore indigenous biodiversity across our rohe. Expect inspiring presentations, shared challenges and opportunities, and a guided field trip to restoration sites.

Speaker Lineup:

• Mahuru Wilcox - Toreparu Wetland Restoration & Landcare Research

• Lianne Steel - Whāingaroa Weedbusters

• Tim Newton - Te Rekereke Taiao Trust, Rare to Here Project

• Robbie Bennett - QEII Trust Covenants - the how and why

• Kristel van Houte - The Karioi Project

After lunch, to see some mahi in action, we’ll head out on a short field trip to:

• Wainamu Beach - with Angeline Greensill and Stacey Hill, Coast Care

• Ngarunui Beach - with Kristel, Karioi Project  

This is a chance to connect, learn, and celebrate the incredible work happening across our coastal and mountain landscapes. We’d love to see you there.

Featured projects include;
The Karioi Project, Whāingaroa Weedbusters, Coastcare Waikato, Toreparu Hūrepo Wetland Restoration