Christian Bay transformation from pasture and invasive weeds to bush and birdsong
A shared purpose, collective action and great morning teas have knocked back invasive weeds at Christian Bay and enabled native bush to regenerate without the need for significant planting. Takatu LandCare (TLC) founding volunteers and committee members, Chris Scott and Kathy Edmonds, bought their Christian Bay property at the end of 2004 and started working on […]
Takatu LandCare Spring Celebration 2026
More than 80 Takatu LandCare members, volunteers, residents, visitors and supporters had a fabulous evening at Tāwharanui Lodge. Excellent presentations from John McIntyre and Karen Ward (Takatu LandCare), Matu Booth (The Forest Bridge Trust) and Steve Hathaway (Young Ocean Explorers) had the crowd spellbound with environmental wins throughout the rohe. Click the image to see […]
Greater possum controls in Takatu LandCare’s rohe
Auckland Council is carrying out possum control over the coming months as part of its three-yearly programme in areas of high conservation and biodiversity value across Rodney. The work aims to reduce the significant impacts possums have on our native ecosystems. Tāwharanui Peninsula supports a wide range of diverse ecosystems and biodiversity values. It is […]
Native Nest caring for injured birds on Tāwharanui Peninsula and beyond
There are some roles certain people are destined to do – jobs that are not paid, but the workers are driven by something else: determination, awareness, compassion. The reasons are endless and can be very personal. A Matakana couple have not only volunteered their time for their mission – rehabilitating native birds – they have […]
Bringing birds and bush back to Waikauri Bay
For nearly quarter of a century Peter Sweeney and his neighbours have looked after the regenerating native bush at Waikauri Bay on Tāwharanui Peninsula. “There are three core people and several volunteers,” says Peter. “Some people work in the bush every day and there’s one person who is constantly removing weeds such as arum lilies. […]
Sense of ownership empowers trapping effort at Wilson Scenic Reserve
They are everywhere – small patches of native bush called scenic reserve this, that or the other. Along Takatu Road, on the road to Tāwharanui Regional Park, we have our very own mystery block of bush – Wilson Scenic Reserve. From the road one parcel of Wilson Scenic Reserve is obvious, although it is one […]
Strengthening the Tāwharanui Sanctuary Buffer Zone
Protecting the buffer zone around Tāwharanui Open Sanctuary remains a key focus for Takatu LandCare. Ongoing monitoring of mammalian and plant pest, and conservation activities help ensure a secure and vibrant haven for native species, supporting long-term ecological balance across the region.
Community Efforts to Protect Native Wildlife
Our recent conservation efforts highlight the power of community action. From predator control initiatives to habitat restoration projects, residents and supporters are working together to protect and preserve our unique natural environment.
Restoring Nature Across the Takatu Peninsula
Takatu LandCare continues its commitment to restoring native habitats and strengthening biodiversity across the peninsula. Through collaboration with local landowners and volunteers, we are making steady progress in creating a safer environment for native wildlife to thrive.