Projects

Discover the range of local projects underway across the Piako catchment, from habitat restoration and waterway care to community-led conservation initiatives that protect and enhance our unique natural environment. To see a full display of all projects, please click the button below to see our map (map still under development).

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Waiorongomai Valley Farm

Land retirement, wetland restoration, and native planting along waterways “sedges on edges”. This initiative integrates cultural knowledge, biodiversity improvements, and community engagement and outreach.

Sing Family Farm

Farmer-led project which aims to restore a riparian floodplain wetland, with the aim of bringing back indigenous flora and fauna, improving water quality, and slowing down flood flows.

Te Ngāhere o Waharoa - Hawes Bush

Restoration and enhancement of a kahikatea forest remnant on public land at Waharoa and its re-connection to several other smaller forest fragments on private land.

Morrinsville River Walk

Gully habitat restoration along the Morrinsville Riverwalk pathway beside the Waitakaruru and Piako Rivers in Morrinsville to create an ecological and recreational showcase for residents and visitors.

Rukumoana Marae

A marae-based wetland restoration project at Rukumoana Marae, adjacent to the Topehaehae Stream.

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Connecting the Waitoa

Protecting and restoring multiple kahikatea forest fragments along the Waitoa River to provide a biodiversity corridor that connects the significant forest restoration projects of Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari and restoration projects on the Kaimai Mamaku ranges.

Tahuna Golf Club

Wetland native forest restoration in partnership with Tahuna Golf Club

Te Miro Pest Control

Community-led project which aims to further reduce rat and possum populations to protect and enhance native birds, bats, and improve forest health in the Waterworks Road Reserve.