Project Tongariro and Department of Conservation are busy restoring the Waimarino Recreation Reserve by removing willow trees in this part of the South Taupo wetlands. Waimarino is a rich mix of dry land, wetland and open water lagoon, with native plants and birds important to wildlife conservation, all of which will benefit from removing grey and crack willow currently choking the reserve.

Much work has already gone ahead through aerial spraying and ground control of the willows over the last two years and this will continue this summer. We will be monitoring the bird life and how it responds to the work.

If you notice us scrambling around with our kayaks and feel a bit curious then please come over and chat with us, or maybe accompany us into the reserve and join in?

Project Tongariro is an incorporated society supported by a dedicated volunteer force, with important projects across the Tongariro National Park and area. If you would like to learn more then please contact us on 07 386 6499 or email info@tongariro.org.nz