Community & Eco Zone

Celebrate sustainability in action – meet local groups championing our environment, protecting wildlife, and sharing skills for a greener future.

  • Department of Conservation

    DOC advocates for the taiao by serving pest animals, cooked and shared free of charge, to raise awareness of how high pest numbers impact native species and ecosystems.

  • Whakatāne Kiwi Trust

    Whakatāne Kiwi Trust promotes biodiversity and conservation through education, engaging kids with games, encouraging volunteers, and raising local awareness to protect our native kiwi.