Mahi
We harness the power of shared knowledge and collective action to restore the mauri of the Kaimai Mamaku.
Our Impact
*To date, as of 7 Feb 25
19,700
Hectares under control.
16,084
Predators removed through trapping.
75+
Kaimahi in paid employment.
Kaimai Mamaku Restoration Project
The Kaimai Mamaku is 300,000+ hectares - simply too much for one person or organisation.
We bring together all projects, agencies, stakeholders and communities around the rohe | area.
MKMT is currently managing funding and giving project support to nine active iwi-hapū led conservation projects in the rohe.
Supporting Activities
To ensure the Kaimai Mamaku Restoration Project runs smoothly, Manaaki Kaimai Mamaku Trust specifically runs an array of activities. This year, this focused on external engagement, planning for feral goat eradication, leading eDNA research and developing a cultural monitoring tool.
The Kaimai Mamaku Restoration Project
A collaborative website to highlight the collective action happening across the motu.
eDNA testing
The largest eDNA collection programme across the Kaimai Mamaku Conservation Park.
Training and development
We provide targeted wananga to meet the different needs of Kaimai Mamaku Restoration Project teams.
Ongoing.
Pest plant and animal control
We are currently managing nine iwi-hapū led projects across the motu.
Feral goat eradication
Feral goats are a long-standing issue in our ngahere as they eat natives and damage soil.
Plan complete.
Annual kiwi count
Kiwi have been seen and heard in the Kaimai Mamaku and every year we run a citizen-led count.
Manaaki Kaimai Mamaku Forum
A space for anyone to share their whakaaro, ideas and solutions for the enhancement of the Kaimai Mamaku.
Waikato landowners
Improving catchment health on private land between the Kaimai and the Waihou River.
In planning phase.
Mātauranga Māori monitoring
Funding a ngahere ora (forest health) monitoring tool, developed by Kiri Reihana.
Completed.
