Takatu LandCare Events
Takatu LandCare Spring Celebration 2026
Celebrate the impact of Takatu LandCare’s mahi – protecting native wildlife and wilderness, planting for a better future and supporting our members and volunteers who make a difference.
WHEN: 4-6:30pm, Sunday October 25, 2026 (Labour Weekend)
WHAT: Celebrate Takatu LandCare’s successes and hear local legends talk environmental wins and challenges
Matu Booth, conservation manager at The Forest Bridge Trust (TFBT) will tell us about the remarkable journeys of Tāwharanui Open Sanctuary kiwi throughout the last six years; from behind the predator fence and across the peninsula.
He will discuss the positive transformation that Takatu LandCare is shaping and how its mahi is supporting more native birds, which TFBT are monitoring.
“We would expect these birds to take hold across the Tāwharanui hinterland – pāteke, pōpokotea, toutouwai, korimako, perhaps even kākāriki.” – Matu Booth, The Forest Bridge Trust
Steve Hathaway, underwater cameraman and co-founder of Young Ocean Explorers will show us how what we do on the land affects the health of our oceans. He will the impact of sediment and what it’s doing to the underwater world.
Young Ocean Explorers developed a programme, the 21 Day Challenge, used by more than 4500 classes in the last five years. In 2027, the programme will evolve into Ocean Aotearoa – becoming New Zealand’s National Ocean Learning Programme for years 1-8, reaching every child in Aotearoa.
“We want to change the way we view and treat the ocean, because our nation’s greatest story is still waiting to be told.”
Delicious walk & fork catering (included in entry):
Caramelised red onion with feta on flatbreads (veg) | fish & chips | lentil nachos, corn salad, avocado (veg) | slow braised beef on rice
Drinks available from the bar.
Connect with conservation leaders, members and landowners.
Takatu LandCare financial members entry: FREE
Non-financial guests: $14 per person (can pay cash on arrival)
Sign up to Takatu LandCare now and get FREE entry to the Spring Celebration
Takatu LandCare (TLC) is on a mission to grow our membership of conservation-minded people and expand our efforts to protect and restore the unique ecology of Tāwharanui Peninsula and its environs.
Our growing population and development pressures make protecting remaining natural areas more important than ever.
By investing $35 (incl. GST) to become a member, you will support TLC:
- Strengthen the biodiversity and habitat corridors on Tāwharanui Penninsula
- Help native birds flourish beyond the open sanctuary predator fence
- Create local pride and connection through action
Supporting Takatu LandCare conservation work matters
More birds. Healthier eco-habitats. Greater resilience in our community.
Takatu LandCare – Protect, Treasure, Thrive