Manawa Karioi Ecological Restoration Project is one of Wellington's oldest reforestation projects and is on land that is part of Tapu Te Ranga Marae in Island Bay.

Get Involved: Calling All Volunteers

🌱 Manawa Karioi Winter Working Bees 🌱

Join us to care for our ngahere and reconnect with the whenua 🌿
Every Sunday in June and August, 1pm–3pm (except June 1)

📍 Meet at the Tapu Te Ranga Marae Carpark – end of Danube Street, Island Bay, Wellington

Important Notes:

• Sunday 1 June – No Working Bee (King’s Birthday Weekend – public holiday)

• Sunday 29 June – Bird Survey Special!
  This Working Bee falls during the NZ Garden Bird Survey. You’ll have the chance to contribute by spending an hour observing and recording birds across Manawa Karioi. A great way to support bird conservation in Aotearoa – we’ll provide instructions and recording sheets.

🌧️ Rain or shine – we’ll be out there planting, maintaining tracks, and enjoying the ngahere.
🧤 Tools, gloves, and good vibes provided – just bring yourself (and a friend!).