Help preserve Hauraki-Coromandel for future generations

From Predator Free Hauraki Coromandel Community Trust.

The Hauraki Coromandel holds a special place in the hearts and minds of many.

Whether it is summer holidays spent at the family bach, exploring secluded islands by boat, or spotting rare and endangered birds while hiking through lush forest, there are many reasons for treasuring this wonderful region.

Our experiences may vary, but one common truth remains: the Coromandel is a place of unparalleled natural beauty, globally recognised as one of New Zealand’s biodiversity hotspots.

But the Coromandel we know, and love is under threat.

With recent weather events severely impacting the region, it's clear that climate change is not only threatening our natural environment and precious biodiversity, but our way of life.

Established in 2017, the Predator Free Hauraki Coromandel Community Trust (PFHCCT) has an ambitious goal to scale and link conservation efforts across 286,000 ha from Te Aroha to Moehau. Its Field Support Team of three rangers provide vital practical on the ground support in all aspects of community conservation work to 60+ groups around the region.

CEO Jude Hooson says: “These community conservation groups have played a huge part in protecting and restoring this beautiful Hauraki Coromandel environment, often with minimal resources and recognition."

"Having our Field Support Team show up to lend a hand to volunteers is such an important boost both physically and mentally – and this was particularly true in the wake of the cyclones. Knowing that someone cares means a lot.

"These are particularly tough times, and we need help to ensure this vital preservation work for the Hauraki Coromandel is sustained for future generations.”

You can read more about Predator Free Hauraki Coromandel at www.pfhc.nz and donate at momentumwaikato.nz/fundfornaturehaurakicoromandel.