Tamahunga Trappers Incorporated

Tamahunga Trappers was initially formed in January 2010, when several Matakana residents, local Forest & Bird members and Department of Conservation staff recognised the potential for an ecological restoration project at Tamahunga and began a trapping program, focusing on mustelids (ferets, stoats and weasles).

Our vision is to restore the natural ecosystems of the maunga and to encourage enjoyment and appreciation of the bush by the community.

The Tamahunga Trappers relies on our network of volunteers, as well as donations and sponsorship. The main focus of our work is pest control, servicing and maintain a network of traps around the maunga.

The reduction in predators has allowed many bird species to begin to recover. From 2023, kiwi are being returned to the forest, after an absence of >40 years.