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Kāpiti-Mana

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Kapiti Island in the distance
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The Kāpiti-Mana Branch covers an area west of the Tararua ranges from Porirua to Peka Peka and includes Paekakariki, which was home to Captain Val Sanderson, founder of the New Zealand Native Bird Protection Society (which later became Forest & Bird)

 

Local Projects

Kaitawa

Our three major restoration projects are at Kaitawa Reserve, the Waikanae river corridor and Greendale Reserve. Their success can be seen by a large increase in bird activity in all three.

Other projects we support include the restoration of native bush at Queen Elizabeth Park, Raumati; the development of Pharazyn ReservePauatahanui Reserve, Mana Island restoration and development of eco-corridors linking Kapiti Island to the Tararua ranges.

Meetings

Branch meetings are ordinarily held on the third Wednesday of the month, alternate months from February to November, from 7:10pm, at the
Waikanae Community Centre at 28-32 Utauta Street, Waikanae (map link). 
Members are welcome to attend. 

Next Public Meeting: 17 April 2024 -Speaker: tbc - This will be our AGM
at: Waikanae Community Centre, 28-32 Utauta Street starting with tea or coffee at 7.10 pm (until 9pm). Bring coins for raffle & koha

Our Newsletters can be viewed at the bottom of this webpage.
Checkout our branch Facebook   page

We are looking for new committee members. Get in touch for more info: kapitimana.branch@forestandbird.org.nz 

Kāpiti Mana Opportunities

The major opportunity facing Kāpiti-Mana is the protection of habitats (forests and wetlands) and the connections between habitats (eco-corridorsas land that was farmland is converted to residential. Examples are the land alongside Taupo Swamp, and around Ngā Manu. Another opportunity is the sensible use of what was Perkins Farm near Paekakariki. And finally stopping the farming of peatlands in Queen Elizabeth Park. They need to be re-flooded to stop their substantial carbon emissions and then restored as wetlands.
There are so many fantastic forests and wetlands in Kapiti and Mana that you could find one close to where you live.

 

Get involved

We welcome the involvement of people of all ages and backgrounds. This can take many forms from helping on the committee or at meetings, lobbying for changes to support our environment, fund raising or participating in working bees.

For the younger ones we have an active Kiwi Conservation Club with 150 members. An interesting programme of outings is offered.

There's also now Forest & Bird Youth, and there's a Wellington hub for 14-25s to join

Volunteering Opportunities

We love volunteers, and there are lots of opportunities to volunteer.
Please email us for more details: kapitimana.branch@forestandbird.org.nz

Branch Secretary

Tom Pesendorfer 

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