Native planting
Planting and caring for native species in the dunes, wetlands and riverbanks.
Kāpiti Coast · Aotearoa New Zealand
Caring for the place where the river meets the sea.
Waikanae Estuary Care Group is a community of volunteers restoring and protecting the Waikanae River estuary: its native plants, its wildlife and the shoreline we all enjoy.
About the group
Waikanae Estuary Care Group Incorporated is a registered New Zealand charity (CC59740) based in Paraparaumu on the Kāpiti Coast.
The Waikanae River estuary is a special place where fresh water meets the sea. Its sand dunes, wetlands, lagoons and mudflats are home to native plants and to many birds, including migratory shorebirds that travel thousands of kilometres to feed here.
Our volunteers work to restore native vegetation, control weeds and pests, and help people enjoy the estuary while protecting it for future generations.
KaitiakitangaGuardianship of the land, water and wildlife.
CommunityVolunteers of all ages working together.
RestorationBringing back native plants and habitats.
LearningSharing knowledge about the estuary.
Our work
Practical conservation, carried out by local volunteers.
Weed control
Removing invasive weeds so native plants can thrive.
Pest control
Trapping predators to protect nesting birds and lizards.
Bird & habitat monitoring
Keeping an eye on bird life and the health of the estuary.
Clean-ups
Removing rubbish from the shoreline and river mouth.
Education
Sharing the story of the estuary with schools and visitors.
Life on the estuary
Slide the tide and see the mudflats appear and disappear. Then tap a bird you might see on New Zealand estuaries.
Tap a bird
Learn how each bird uses the estuary.
Respect the birds: keep your distance, keep dogs on a lead, and stay on marked tracks.
Join a working bee
No experience needed. Bring gloves, bring a friend, and help the estuary thrive.
Contact
- Address16 Makora Road, Paraparaumu, New Zealand
- Websitewaikananaeestuary.org
- Charity numberCC59740
Get in touch
Visit our website for working bee dates, news from the estuary and how to get involved.
Visit our website