Find a local community group
Northland is full of passionate locals making a real impact for native wildlife in their backyards, urban reserves, and beyond. Across our towns and cities, urban conservation is thriving thanks to the dedication of local volunteers and support from Tiakina Te Taitokerau.
Ready to take action in your own backyard or local reserve? Whether you’re just getting started or looking for advice, Tiakina Te Taitokerau is here to help. Register your interest to learn how we can support your efforts — or connect with one of the local community groups listed below!
Tiakina Whangārei
Onerahi Groups
Waimahanga Track Action Group (WTAG) - Pest Animals
The Waimahanga Track Action Group – Pest Control is a volunteer-led team working to reduce predators along the Waimahanga Track. Through bait stations and monitoring, we protect native wildlife and support broader restoration efforts in Onerahi and surrounding reserves.
Waimahanga Track Action Group (WTAG) - Pest Plants
The Waimahanga Track Action Group meets monthly to care for the northern end of Waimahanga Track below George Point Road. They maintain trap stations, manage weeds, and welcome new helpers dedicated to protecting this shared coastal-mangrove environment.
Onerahi Coastline Action Group (OCLAG)
The Onerahi CoastLine Action Group (OCLAG) is a keen team who meet an hour a week, weeding and replanting natives in council reserves. If you are keen on growing, planting and revamping some of Onerahi's pocket reserves, please contact Brian 436 3660, or Valerie +021 067 2760.
Onerahi Buffer Trappers
The FOMLI Onerahi foreshore group run a trapline around the headland facing Motu Matakohe/Limestone Island with the aim of protecting the motu from pest incursions while reducing pests on the mainland as a spin-off.
Friends of Matakohe Limestone Island (FOMLI)
Be part of Whangārei's only Island restoration project. FOMLI hosts regular volunteer days on the first Wednesday of every month, along with other one off volunteering events. For more information, email: LimestoneRangers@gmail.com
Te Kamo Groups
Pukenui Forest Trust
Support the care and protection of Pukenui Forest and the Western Hills. Volunteers help protect biodiversity, preserve cultural sites, maintain forest health, and enhance recreation for the wider Whangārei community. Always welcoming new helpers! For more information, email the group.
Pukenui RIPpers
The Pukenui RIPpers (RIP = Remove Invasive Plants) are an offshoot of the Pukenui Forest Trust. This group focusses on the removal of invasive weeds from the Pukenui Forest, wild ginger in particular.
Fairway Drive Pest Control
Fairway Drive Pest Control is a small group focused on removing pest animals and plants from the Magnolia Avenue Bush Reserve and Granfield Place Reserve.
Other Whangārei Groups
Parihaka Community Landcare - Parihaka
Get involved with monthly trap checks and pest control to protect native species in Parihaka. Join this friendly community group working together to reduce predator numbers and restore Whangārei’s precious native bush and birdlife Email us for more information!
Mackesy Bush Weed Busters - Parihaka
Can you help us get noxious weeds out of our local reserve? Occasional sessions of 1.5 hours at times to suit you. Training provided, and helpful skills for your own backyard too! Call Greg on 021 0893 0760 or email using the link below.
Tui Trappers - Maunu
Tui trappers is a small pest control group working to control possums and rats in the bush bordering Nihotetea Stream in Maunu
Kohe Trappers - Old Parua Bay Road
Kohe Trappers are a small group working to control possums and rats across a mix of private and public land, acting as a buffer to the Parihaka Community Landcare project.
Start your own group
Whether you’re working solo, teaming up with neighbours, or forming a group, we can help you get started with pest control in your local area. Together, we can build healthier habitats for Whangārei’s native species.