HELP Waihi

This project aims to improve the natural environment in and around Waihi.

PURPOSE

HELP Waihi aims to improve the local natural environment of the Waihi ecological area. We have been doing this mahi for more than 20 years.

We’re proud to have our own work team and be able to offer support to other projects using volunteers. Focus areas include:

  • Ohinemuri Catchments

  • Lower eastern Coromandel catchments

  • Northern Bay of Plenty catchments (Waihi Beach-Athenree)

  • Northern Hauraki catchments.

HISTORY

Formed in 1997, we originally received funding from Environment Waikato, Lotto Environment and Heritage Grant, Lilian Valder Ohinemuri Trust and support from Waihi Mitre 10. This funding helped us establish a base and native plant nursery in the Waihi College Farm Unit.

CONTACT

Warren Coffey

Phone: 021 880 293
Email: info@waihinativeplants.nz
Website: waihinativeplants.nz

THE MAHI

  • Grow & Plant Natives

    HELP currently grow about 60,000 native plants which the team plants along streams, rivers and in-and-around wetlands. including private farms and public reserves.

  • Planning and assesments

    HELP support others with their restoration plans and ecological assesments.

  • Predator trap Library

    A predator trap library has been set up which allows locals to hire traps for personal use.

  • Maintenance

    HELP arry out maintenance spraying, weed clearing and controlling of tree weed species e.g. wilding pines, japanese walnut, bamboo and willows.