What We Do
Community-led projects spanning pest control, weed management, native planting, bird monitoring, track maintenance and water care. We work alongside sponsors, councils and local volunteers to protect this special place.
Bringing back native birds and bush to eastern Northland
Piroa Conservation Trust coordinates pest control, weed action and revegetation across 25,000 hectares of the Piroa-Brynderwyns — backed by local volunteers, landowners and schools.
- 25,000hectares
- 37volunteer groups
- 100kiwi breeding in the hills
- 30+years of community conservation
About Us
Since Marunui Conservation began restoration work over 30 years ago, conservation in the Piroa-Brynderwyns has grown into a thriving community-led movement. Piroa Conservation Trust now coordinates funding and resources for dozens of groups working on predator control, weed management, water care and revegetation across the area.
The Challenge
Restoring 25,000 hectares is a big task — but we have an incredible network of volunteers, donors, sponsors and partners moving it forward. We’re always looking for new hands to help.
Latest News
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Kiwi Survey
With pest control now active across much of the ranges, we’re tracking how kiwi are responding — where they are, whether they’re breeding, and how the population is changing.
Project Bellbird, Waipu
Rats, stoats and possums are pushing native birds out. Together we can bring the bellbird and other natives back to Waipu village.
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From Our Newsletter
Quarterly updates on what’s happening across the Piroa-Brynderwyns — trapping, planting days, bird surveys and upcoming workshops.
Projects, Events and Volunteers
Working Groups
Volunteer groups across Kaiwaka, Mangawhai, Langs, Waipu, Waipu Cove, Waipu West and Bream Bay — covering pest trapping, weeding, the nursery, school programmes, planting and water care.
Schools Programme
We help local schools weave conservation into their curriculum, supporting teachers with hands-on outdoor activities that connect students to the place they live.
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Workshops & Events
Free workshops throughout the year on trapping, pest weeds, volunteer health & safety, and more.
"Working with the trust changed how I see this place — every trap I check, every tree I plant, the bush is coming back."
— A Mangawhai working group volunteer
With support from
- Department of Conservation
- Northland Regional Council
- Ministry for Primary Industries
- Marunui Conservation
- Local landowners & iwi
None of this happens without our donors, sponsors, landowners, iwi, and community volunteers. Get in touch about supporting our work →