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Restoring the mauri of the Kaimai Mamaku.

He waka eke noa | We're all in this together.

7,500

Hectares under control.

30,387

Predators removed through trapping.

80,000

Rākau planted.

68.3%

of kaimahi say their mental health has improved since starting.

89.9%

of funding went directly to restoring the mauri of the Kaimai Mamaku Restoration Project.*

*To date, as of 11 November 2025. Full details in annual report.

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🤝 Kaimai Mamaku Restoration Project

The Kaimai Mamaku is 260,000+ hectares - simply too much for one person or organisation. We bring together all projects, agencies, stakeholders and communities around the rohe. In the past financial year, we received more than $4.1M of funding and 89.9% was delivered to eight independent iwi-led project conservation projects working within the Kaimai Mamaku ngahere and its catchments. 

💪 Capability Building

We provide targeted wānanga and ongoing capability building opportunities to meet the needs and focus areas of all KMRP tīma. Day-to-day we support iwi and hāpu-led conservation tīma with advice, support and mentoring in specialist areas including budgeting, reporting, GIS and predator control.

📈 Sustainable funding

The Kaimai Mamaku Restoration Project has partnered with Boffa Miskell and CreditNature to launch an international nature credit pilot programme, enabling businesses to make verified nature-positive claims while directly supporting ecosystem restoration across Aotearoa.

Become a Friend of the Forest

An investment, donation or in-kind support of the Kaimai Mamaku Restoration Project (KMRP) will help restore the mauri of the Kaimai Mamaku to sustain and provide for current and future generations.

Kōrero | News

In the media: Nature Credits Drive NZ Restoration

Media veteran Mike McRoberts talked to our CEO Louise Saunders about our new Nature Credits partnership with Boffa Miskell and CreditNature. Read the full story by Mike McRoberts on NBR nowRead more

Putting Nature on the Balance Sheet

From 2026, 80% of Aotearoa New Zealand’s exports will go to countries requiring ESG (Environment, Social and Governance) reporting, including four of our five largest trading partners. This raisesRead more

Pānui 11 | Whiringa-ā-rangi November 2025

Grab a kaputī and learn about what’s happening in the Kaimai Mamaku. This month, you’re invited to a native afforestation workshop with Dr Adam Forbes, Tapuika achieved 0% rats after their toxinRead more

Register now: Natural Forest Regeneration Training Course

This two-day professional development opportunity designed to build your confidence in assessing regeneration potential and applying Assisted Natural Regeneration (ANR) strategies in real-worldRead more

In the media: Ngāti Tumutumu monitor Mt Te Aroha

Department of Conservation, Waikato Regional Council and Ngāti Tumutumu work together to monitor Mt Te Aroha. Read the full story in Te Aroha News here.Read more

Pānui 10 | Whiringa-ā-nuku October 2025

Grab a kaputī and learn about what’s happening in the Kaimai Mamaku. This month, we look at kiwi populations in the 80s, we celebrate our CEO Louise Saunders nomination as Future Leader, NgātiRead more

Register your interest: AI Traps

Manaaki Kaimai Mamaku Trust has secured funding from Western Bay of Plenty District Council and the Joint Agency Partnership (DOC, WRC and BOPRC) to purchase AI traps for a year-long trial in theRead more

In the media: Inside the iwi project restoring the Kaimai Mamaku

An iwi-led conservation movement is reshaping the Kaimai Mamaku landscape, blending mātauranga Māori (traditional Māori knowledge) with ecological science to restore the mauri (life force) of theRead more

Cultural Monitoring on Mt Te Aroha

Earlier this month, Ngāti Tumutumu, Waikato Regional Council and Department of Conservation met at the historic Tūi Mine site as part of their ongoing monitoring programme.  The agencies workRead more

Are you our next community trustee?

The Manaaki Kaimai Mamaku Trust Board is a co-governed body consisting of six Māori trustees and five community trustees and is led by co-chairs, one of whom is also a Māori trustee and the other aRead more

Pānui 9 | Muhuru, September 2025

Grab a kaputī and learn about what’s happening in the Kaimai Mamaku. This month, Tapuika have completed their second toxin operation, we go out for a day with Ngāti Hako and we chat AI traps. ButRead more

You're invited: AGM 2025

We appreciate your ongoing support of the Manaaki Kaimai Mamaku Trust's vision and invite you to celebrate another fantastic year with us. Date: 13 November Time: 7pmRead more

Ngā mihi nui

Thank you to our funders and supporters

 

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