Kapiti Mana Forest and Bird
Kaitawa Reserve
Kapiti-Mana Forest and Bird have been working at Kaitawa Reserve for many years. Kaitawa Reserve is located just out of Paraparaumu on the Kapiti Coast and can be accessed from Kaitawa Crescent or Rewai Street. The group have been protecting remnant native forest, planting riparian vegetation, and doing weed and pest animal control. Over the years they have planted more than 10000 eco sourced plants. They are beginning to include larger emergent species such as Rimu, Totara, Miro, Matai and northern Rata. Wharemauku Stream meanders through remnant native forest and restored vegetation at Kaitawa Reserve and provides important habitat for native fish, invertebrates and birds. In addition the reserve provides a beautiful site for a picnic or to relax and watch the native birds.
The land is owned by the Kapiti Coast District Council who have worked with the group for many years. Greater Wellington has provided ongoing funding for this group since 2001.
The objectives of this group are:
- To keep the natural character of the area for its scenic, recreational and conservation values
- To remove exotic invasive weeds
- To carry out ecological restoration by planting ecosourced plants, mulching and weeding.
Contact information
If you would like to be involved with the project, there are regular working bees on Thursday mornings. For more information please contact John McLachlan on (04) 904 0027.
Greater Wellington contact
Tessa Roberts, phone 04 830 4029 or email tessa.roberts@gw.govt.nz
Riparian plantings, Wharemauku Stream, Kaitawa Reserve
Remnant native forest and riparian plantings, Wharemauku Stream, Kaitawa Reserve