Find your local conservation community
Across Franklin, thousands of people are coming together to care for the places they love...
Whether you're passionate about predator control, restoring native habitats, tackling pest plants, or simply looking to make a difference close to home, there's a community group ready to welcome you.
Te Ara Hīkoi supports a growing network of community-led conservation groups working throughout Franklin and northern Waikato. Every group is unique, responding to the needs of its local environment and the people who call it home.
Some groups focus on predator control across large rural landscapes. Others restore streams, wetlands and forests, protect coastal habitats, organise planting days, control invasive weeds, or create opportunities for neighbours, schools and volunteers to connect with nature.
Together, these groups are building healthier ecosystems, stronger communities, and a more resilient future for our region.
Find a group near you
Wherever you live, there's likely a project happening nearby...
East Franklin
Friends of Te Wairoa (Ararimu, Paparimu, Hunua, Ness Valley & Clevedon)
OK Pest Free (Orere, Orere Point, Kawakawa Bay)
Turanga Restoration Project (part of Predator Free Whitford)
West Franklin
The CREST (Clarks Beach, Waiau Pa, Seagrove & Taihiki)
Whakaupoko Landcare (Pukeoware, Mauku, Patumahoe, Puni)
North Waikato
Awaroa Ki Karioitahi Landcare (Karioitahi, Otaua, Maioro)
Aka Aka (& the islands of the lower Waikato River)
Ruru | Morepork
Together, we're creating lasting change...
Every trap checked.
Every tree planted.
Every weed removed.
Every volunteer who joins in.
Together, these small action create healthier forests, thriving wildlife, cleaner waterways and strong communities across our region.
Join your local group and become part of something bigger.
Success stories
Our success stories showcase what's possible when communities are supported to take action. Through predator control, habitat restoration, and collaboration, local efforts are creating measurable gains for native biodiversity across Franklin.
"He oranga taiao, he oranga tangata"
"A healthy environment leads to a healthy people"
Te Ara Hīkoi empowers communities across Franklin to protect and restore nature through predator control, habitat restoration, pest plant management, and conservation education.
