Maungatapere Mountain Trust

Maungatapere Mountain Trust are working to preserve and restore our Maungtapere Mountain reserve and surrounding ecological area. 

Get involved

Many hands make light work and there are several ways you can get involved with helping restore Maungatapere mountain and our ecological community.

Lend a hand at the nursery

Every week volunteers meet to pot plants and look after the nursery growing native plants.  Tuesday's at the yards opposite Watrous Downs, SH14 - 4.30pm (winter), 5.30pm (summer) for about 1 hour a week. 

Volunteer at planting days

Planting days are held over the winter months so plants have a chance to get established.

Help control weeds

Weed control working bees are held throughout the year, but you can do your bit any time! If you are walking on the maunga or in surrounding areas, why not pop a breadbag in your pocket and pull out some weeds as you walk. Asparagus weed especially is a problem for the maunga.

Control those pests

Possums, rats and mustelids are an ongoing problem for the maunga so the team do regular pest control. It's a great way to really see the mountain, get  bit of exercise and care for the plants and birds too.

Plant your land

If you’re a landowner wanting to plant trees or restore a wetland, get in touch and register your interest for next planting season.  

They cover a wide area, including Kokopu, Maungatapere, Whatitiri, Titoki, Poroti, and out towards Maunu.

Find out more

You'll find the Maungatapere Mountain Trust on Facebook, email  maungataperemountain@gmail.com, or call Sara Brill on 022 010 4092 to find out more or register your interest.

 Newcomers are always welcome to help tackle the weeds on the mountain and lend a hand at the nursery.

If you have land you are looking to plant, let the Mountain Trust team know. Landowners who lend a hand at the nursery get free plants and help with planting them out!