Coromandel conservation groups
Introduction
Get involved with conservation groups working with DOC in the Coromandel.Listed below are some volunteer based groups that you can get involved with. You'll learn new skills, meet like-minded people, contribute to conservation, and increase your connection to your local community and natural spaces.
For more conservation volunteer opportunities in the Coromandel volunteer for a DOC project.
Driving Creek Conservation Park
Aim: To plant native trees throughout the park and maintain the sanctuary that has been established on the property within the 1.75 hectares of land surrounded by a predator proof fence.
Driving Creek Railway Trust website
Kauri 2000 Coromandel Peninsula
Aim: To plant kauri on publicly-owned land on the Coromandel Peninsula.
Moehau Environment Group
Aim: To protect and enhance the natural environment of the Northern Coromandel Peninsula.
Moehau Environment Group website
Thames Coast Kiwi Care
Aim: To o sustain and grow a small remnant population of Coromandel brown kiwi at Te Mata and Tapu by protecting kiwi from predators and raising awareness around threats to kiwi and habitat.
Thames Coast Kiwi Care website
Whenuakite Kiwi Care Group
Aim: To protect and reverse the decline of kiwi on land between Tairua and Hot Water Beach on the Coromandel Peninsula.