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Welcome to Aongatete Forest Project

Our volunteers and supporters are focused on restoring 500 hectares of native forest in the Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park, between Tauranga and Katikati. Find out the conditions and how busy the forest is before you come by checking out our live weather station and cameras.

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Upcoming events

Volunteer Saturday

April 1 @ 8:30 am - 12:00 pm

Autumn Feracol Operation - Phase 1  This is the start of our coordinated cholecalciferol toxin operation for rat and possum control, which takes place over 3 Saturdays, spread out over the next 6 weeks. Today you'll head out into the forest to place a tasty,

Volunteer Wednesday

April 5 @ 8:30 am - 12:00 pm

Join us for a morning of volunteer restoration work with Aongatete Forest Project. Today we'll be mopping up any lines that didn't get covered with Saturday's Ferafeed operation. We suggest you bring clothing and footwear suitable for walking off track, gloves and any medication you

Volunteer Saturday

April 15 @ 8:30 am - 12:00 pm

Autumn Feracol Operation - Phase 2 Today we'll be removing the tasty non-toxic lure from the bait station network (if there's any left, it usually gets smashed!) and replacing it with the real deal, Feracol bait. We need your help please, this is a huge

Volunteer Wednesday

April 19 @ 8:30 am - 12:00 pm

Join us for a morning of volunteer restoration work with Aongatete Forest Project. We may provide specific details here of what we're planning on doing (depending on the operational plan) otherwise just come along and see what tasks are on offer. We suggest you bring

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FIND OUR FOREST – MAPS AND WALKS

Aongatete has a very special forest ecosystem and it’s right on the back doorstep of the Western BOP. Check out the area our project looks after and the variety of amazing walks on offer for all to enjoy.

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FUN RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES AND SCHOOL GROUPS

Spot birds, learn about our tree species and discover what’s hiding beneath the leaves. We have a range of engaging and entertaining resources available for making the most of a visit to the forest.
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