When
Monthly. Check specific dates and contact the DOC office for more details.
Description
Rangers from Rotorua invite you to join our monthly volunteer days. The activities and the location will vary from month to month.
As well as helping out DOC rangers and community groups, you'll also get to learn about the history of the project area, go on a walk, or even catch a glimpse of some of the amazing wildlife.
What to expect
Volunteers may find themselves tackling invasive weeds, helping with pest control, planting trees, or listening to recordings to try and pick out kiwi calls. Some tasks may be physically demanding.
You should wear appropriate clothing and footwear for the task.
Transport may be provided – check with the office.
Rotorua dates 2019
February
Ashpit Road and Brett Road campsite maintenance
Location: Ashpit Road and Brett Road Campsites, Lake Rerewhakaaitu
Dates: 19 and 20 February
Time: 9 am – 4 pm
Main tasks: Spraying weeds, mowing, trimming foliage, rubbish removal and general maintenance.
Te Tapahoro campsite maintenance
Postponed due to the extreme fire risk, Hancock Forest Management Ltd have closed all access into the Tarawera Forest.
Location: Te Tapahoro (Lake Tarawera Outlet) Campsite, Lake Tarawera
Dates: 27 and 28 February
Time: 9 am – 4 pm
Main tasks: Spraying weeds, mowing, trimming foliage, rubbish removal and general maintenance.
March
Track maintenance
Location: Short Walks, Lake Okataina Scenic Reserve
Dates: 5, 6 and 7 March
Time: 9 am – 4 pm
Main tasks: Improving track surface using spades and grubbers, trimming foliage with loppers.
April
Mangowera track maintenance
Location Mangorewa Track
Dates: 17 and 18 April
Time: 9 am – 4 pm
Main tasks: Improving track surface using spades and grubbers, trimming foliage with loppers and removing rubbish.
May
Te Kopia track maintenance
Location: Te Kopia Walk
Date: To be advised
Time: 9 am – 4 pm
Main tasks: Improving track surface using spades and grubbers, trimming foliage with loppers.
Okere falls track maintenance
Location: Okere Falls Track
Date: To be advised
Time: 9 am – 4 pm
Main tasks: Improving track surface using spades and grubbers, trimming foliage with loppers.
June
Mount Ngongotaha track maintenance
Location: Nature Loop and Jubilee Tracks, Mount Ngongotaha
Date: To be advised
Time: 9 am – 4 pm
Main tasks: Improving track surface using spades and grubbers, trimming foliage with loppers.
July
Rainbow Mountain track maintenance
Location: Summit Track, Maunga Kakaramea (Rainbow Mountain)
Date: To be advised
Time: 9 am – 4 pm
Main tasks: Improving track surface using spades and grubbers, trimming foliage with loppers.
Hinehopu track maintenance
Location: Hinehopu / Hongi’s Track
Date: To be advised
Time: 9 am – 4 pm
Main tasks: Improving track surface using spades and grubbers, trimming foliage with loppers.
August
Tarawera Falls track maintenance
Location: Tarawera Falls Track
Date: To be advised
Time: 9 am – 4 pm
Main tasks: Improving track surface using spades and grubbers, trimming foliage with loppers.
September
Mokaihaha track maintenance
Location: Mokaihaha Track
Date: To be advised
Time: 9 am – 4 pm
Main tasks: Improving track surface using spades and grubbers, trimming foliage with loppers, remove rubbish
Rotorua planting
Location: Various locations throughout the Rotorua area
Date: To be advised
Time: 9 am – 4 pm
Main tasks: Planting native trees and other plants
October
Tarawera Trail track maintenance
Location: Tarawera Trail
Date: To be advised
Time: 9 am – 4 pm
Main tasks: Improving track surface using spades and grubbers, trimming foliage with loppers.
Rotorua planting
Location: Various locations throughout the Rotorua area
Date: To be advised
Time: 9 am – 4 pm
Main tasks: Planting native trees and plants.
November
Te Kopia track maintenance
Location: Te Kopia Walk
Date: To be advised
Time: 9 am – 4 pm
Main tasks: Improving track surface using spades and grubbers, trimming foliage with loppers.
Okere Falls track maintenance
Location: Okere Falls Track
Date: To be advised
Time: 9 am – 4 pm
Main tasks: Improving track surface using spades and grubbers, trimming foliage with loppers.
Northern Tarawera track maintenance
Location: Northern Tarawera Trail
Date: To be advised
Time: 9 am – 4 pm
Main tasks: Improving track surface using spades and grubbers, trimming foliage with loppers.
December
Western Okataina track maintenance
Location: Western Okataina Walkway
Date: To be advised
Time: 9 am – 4 pm
Main tasks: Improving track surface using spades and grubbers, trimming foliage with loppers.
What to bring
- Food for lunch
- Water bottle or camel pack
- Sun hat, raincoat
- Personal medication
- Camera
- Phone
- Good footwear (boots preferred)
- Back pack
DOC will provide
- Safety Hi-vis vest
- Gloves and eye-wear if required
- Hand-tools
- Drinking water and a snack
- First-aid kit
Contact
For more information and to register for any of the above contact:
Catherine Noble, Ranger Community
Phone: +64 27 542 3683
Email: cnoble@doc.govt.nz