To restore and enhance Tamahere and Matangi’s natural indigenous gully environment and create opportunities to connect the community through walkways, awareness and involvement.

Number of voluntary hours: 20,648

Number of trees and plants planted: 22,457

  • Dream it.

    It all started with a vision. In 2012 local Tamahere resident, Leo Koppens set out to rescue a neglected piece of rare and acutely threatened example of a forest and wetland environment …

  • Build it.

    Walking access is important to view the reserve and be able to move through and over the reserve in a safe and secure environment …

  • Share it.

    The trust feels empowered and enjoys making a difference and really appreciates the positive comments left on our notice board …