Protecting the coastal treasures of Ōrere and Kawakawa Bay
From native bush to coastal wetlands, locals are working together to protect precious habitats and help native wildlife thrive along the eastern shores of the Hauraki Gulf.
Why this project matters
Stretching along the eastern shores of the Hauraki Gulf, and bordered by beautiful beaches, estuaries and native bush, the Orere and Kawakawa Bay communities are working together to protect one of our region's most treasured coastal landscapes.
From restoring waterways and wetlands to caring for nesting shorebirds such as the New Zealand dotterel, local volunteers are helping create healthier habitats where native wildlife can flourish alongside thriving communities.
Get involved with OK Pest Free
Orere and Kawakawa Bay
1. Join the OK Pest-Free project newsletter
2. Get in touch with the local project coordinator
Contact: Gerry Whitehouse
Email: gerry@tearahikoi.nz
3. Check out our events calendar
See what's coming up in your local area and across our rohe.
Next event: Local Bait & Trap Day
📅 Sun 13 Dec 🕙 10am-12pm 📍 Orere Market
Already have traps and bait stations?
We would love it if you could map them on Trap.NZ, and, even better, keep records of what you catch (Don’t worry, the exact locations are kept private, it just lets us know roughly where action is happening in the area).
How to map your traps and bait stations and keep records
1 – Register on Trap.nz
2 – Join the OK Pest Free project
Join the OK Pest Free project
4 – Use the app to map your traps and bait stations and to keep records
Map your traps and bait stations and to keep records of when they’re rebaited and when captures happen. Check out trap.nz's handy 'Getting Started' info to learn the basics of using this powerful conservation platform.
When nature thrives, we all thrive.
Te Ara Hīkoi empowers communities across Franklin to protect and restore nature through predator control, habitat restoration, pest plant management, and conservation education.
