You can help
What you can do
- Ensure that your dog is locked up at night - be kiwi wise
- Report any sightings of rare and threatend species to your local DOC office.
- Follow the Environmental Care Code - leave only footprints, take only photos.
- Ensure that your dog has avian aversion certification if hunting.
Getting involved
There are various ways to get involved in the Te Urewera Mainland Island Project. Volunteer for the day for a specific task, or join staff by staying at work huts and helping with day to day management.
Volunteers are usually required to have a high level of fitness, an ability to use a map and compass and strong observation and accurate data recording skills.
Group of children and their teacher,
Matahi School
Tasks may include:
- Track cutting/hut maintenance
- Assisting with monitoring
- Data entry
- Mustelid and feral cat trapping
The Department of Conservation would like to acknowledge continuing support for this project from Tuhoe, Environment Bay of Plenty Environmental Enhancement Fund and the Forest and Bird Society (East Bay of Plenty Branch) and all other individuals and groups who have supported and helped throught the projects' duration.
Contacts
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East Coast Bay of Plenty Conservancy Office
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Phone:
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+64 7 349 7400
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Fax:
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+64 7 349 7401
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Email:
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bayofplenty@doc.govt.nz
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Address:
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99 Sala Street
Rotorua 3010
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Postal Address:
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PO Box 1146
Rotorua 3040
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Te Urewera Whirinaki Area Office
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Phone:
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+64 7 366 1080
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Fax:
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+64 7 366 1082
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Email:
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teureweravc@doc.govt.nz
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Address:
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State Highway 38
Murupara 3079
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Postal Address:
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Te Urewera Whirinaki Area Office
PO Box 114
Murupara 3062
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