An expert biodiversity officer runs 5 minutes Bird Counts surveys that target the following species: Bellbird; Fantail; Grey warbler; Kaka; Kereru; King fisher; Tomtit; Tui. The survey includes 9 sites with 10 to 16 stations at each [Read More]
Tutukaka Land Care Events
Kiwi Counts 2024
It’s that time of year again when we sit out in the dark and listen out for those precious kiwi we’ve been working hard to protect! The monitoring method involves recording all kiwi calls heard over a 2 hour period on four nights. Special [Read More]
Join S.W.A.T. volunteer plant pest control
Join us on Wednesdays or Saturdays to eliminate plant pests from this beautiful coast and help us maintain our biodiversity and enhance beauty. Call Silvia 027 9684087 or email SWAT at s.w.a.tutukaka@gmail.com [Read More]
Know Your Dog Workshop – Matapouri
Free workshop coming up on Saturday 24th June in the Matapouri Hall from 10:30 to 12:30. No dogs - just owners. To book, email Lesley... [Read More]
Kiwi Call Count Survey 2023
It’s that time of year again when we sit out in the dark and listen out for those precious kiwi we’ve been working hard to protect! The monitoring method involves recording all kiwi calls heard over a 2 hour period on four nights. Special [Read More]
2023 Northland Pest Control Workshop
This year’s Northland Pest Control Workshop will be on Sunday May 28th, at the Celtic Barn in Waipu. Kiwi Coast is working in with co-hosts Patuharakeke and the Piroa Conservation Trust to bring together a great day filled with speakers, products [Read More]
Five New Kiwi Released – February 2023
Tutukaka’s wild kiwi population has been enriched with a further five “taonga manu kiwi” – treasured kiwi – after two special events. One of the five kiwi released, was the 200th kiwi to graduate from the Matakohe Limestone Island creche in [Read More]
Bird Counts – Volunteers needed!
Come and join us, and learn as you go or contribute your bird monitoring experience to help with the bird counts in the Tutukaka Coast Area Start time: 8am Meeting Place: in parking area (freedom camping signs) outside 1892 Ngunguru Road, [Read More]
Weedy Wednesdays are back!
Come and join us on Wednesdays between 9:00 and 12:00 to help restore our plant habitats on the Tutukaka Coast! No training necessary, everyone is welcome Everyone is welcome, we have tasks to suit a wide range of ages and skills. Come and enjoy [Read More]