Whangamatā Dune Planting

The sand dunes in Whangamatā are being restored in two stages(PDF, 5MB), with over 7000 native plants.

This will involve earthworks to remove exotic grass and weeds, extending the native dune plant zone further landward to enable a more resilient dune (self-repair) system over time. It will also help to maintain diversity of indigenous coastal species and encourage natural regeneration.

The project involves working alongside Whangamatā's local community, including iwi Ngāti Pū ki Otairi and hapū Uru Ngawera, Department of Conservation and Coastcare Waikato.

Join us for a community planting day (weather dependent):

29 July (Beach access 14)
26–27 August (Beach access 15)
16–17 September (Beach access 17)

Volunteers will meet at 9am, at access 14 (Island View Carpark). All you need to bring is covered sturdy footwear, suitable clothing, gardening gloves, and a spade.

For more information, join the Facebook Group for volunteers: Save the Dunes Whangamatā.

Click here for the Facebook event.