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As one of the largest restoration and environmental education providers in Auckland, our aim is to restore the Eskdale catchment area and native bush in North Auckland, at the same time as increasing community engagement.

http://kaipatiki.org.nz/

Available Roles:

Regeneration Working Bee - Community Flood Resilience

Kaipātiki Project
Conservation | Evenings/Weekends | Birkdale
21 February 2026

Join us in restoring the health of our local streams and the ecosystems that depend on them. Guided by our expert ecologist, you’ll work alongside passionate volunteers to maintain a recently planted site and help nature thrive.

Caring for Pā Harakeke

Kaipātiki Project
Conservation | Working Hours | Birkdale
12 March 2026

These sessions are about spending time with harakeke, learning its rhythms, understanding its role as taonga and caring for it in ways that align with tikanga Māori and the needs of the whenua.

Caring for Pā Harakeke

Kaipātiki Project
Conservation | Working Hours | Birkdale
26 February 2026

These sessions are about spending time with harakeke, learning its rhythms, understanding its role as taonga and caring for it in ways that align with tikanga Māori and the needs of the whenua.

Regeneration Working Bee - Community Flood Resilience

Kaipātiki Project
Conservation | Working Hours | Birkdale
5 March 2026

Join us in restoring the health of our local streams and the ecosystems that depend on them. Guided by our expert ecologist, you’ll work alongside passionate volunteers to maintain a recently planted site and help nature thrive.

Waipapa Regeneration Day in Parnell

Kaipātiki Project
Conservation | Evenings/Weekends | Parnell
14 February 2026

As a community project, we need your help to ensure that this beautiful stream is protected and preserved for generations to come. And it's not just about hard work and making a difference - it's also a great opportunity to socialise and have fun.

Stream Care Days

We invite you to join us and revitalise the health of our local streams — supporting the precious ecosystems that rely on them. With just a little bit of direction from our team, you will fast become an agent of change in our reserves and your community.

Witheford Reserve Regeneration

Join us and regenerate a special reserve near Kaipātiki Estuary. Help us clear invasive plants, eradicate pest animals, and enhance the health of the native bush. Learn about ecology, connect with others and make a positive impact on the environment.

Volunteer Welcome Day

Volunteers are the life-blood of our organisation. Join our cause and choose between helping out at our native plant nursery, community gardens, bush regeneration projects, zero waste projects, and more! Learn all about it at our Volunteer Welcome Days!

Preserve the flora and fauna at Eskdale Reserve

Join us at Eskdale Reserve, Saturday sessions, to support one of Auckland's largest Significant Ecological Areas, and help protect our unique flora and fauna.

Help protect our unique flora and fauna at Eskdale Reserve

Join us at Eskdale Reserve, one of Auckland's largest Significant Ecological Areas, and help protect our unique flora and fauna.


Volunteer Stories

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