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For generations, the Park has been a place of connection: to the land, to each other, and to the stories that make this special place unique. Protecting it for the future is a shared responsibility. Through kaitiakitanga – guardianship and care for the environment – we honour those who came before us and ensure that future generations can experience the same beauty, adventure, and sense of belonging.

The two most powerful ways to support Te Mata Park are by donating and volunteering.
As volunteers and donors, you can become kaitiaki of this land, taking care of it for those still to come.

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Te Mata Park is a testament to the generosity of many and relies on donations to ensure effective operations, support our native restoration efforts, and fund the myriad of projects that contribute to enhancing and protecting the Park. We invite you to become kaitiaki of Te Mata Park by making a donation here, or contacting our Fundraising Manager Catherine Mueller. We are very grateful for all donations – thank you for your support!

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Volunteering

Volunteering offers a hands-on way to give back to Te Mata Park – planting, caring for the land, increasing biodiversity and contributing your time and energy to the protection of the whenua. You can read more about our volunteer groups and sign up to our volunteer newsletter below to stay in the loop.

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About our volunteer groups

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Volunteers at our Winter Planting Day 2022 - image credit Simon Cartwright

Planting Volunteers

Our dedicated planting volunteers attend our annual Winter Planting Day and occasional working bees and have contributed greatly to the Park’s ngahere restoration efforts since 2020.

Friends of Te Mata Park

This group meets on the first Saturday of each month, led by Te Mata Park Caretaker Alex Clare. They focus on native planting, maintenance, and managing pest plants. You can read more about this group and its founder and dedicated volunteer Mike Lusk, here.

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Te Roopu Puke Atea

Led by Tyne-Marie Nelson, Te Roopu Puke Atea meet once a month on a Sunday morning to care for and learn about the Rongoā Maara, enjoy a shared morning tea and swap rongoā plants and products.

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Predator Control Group

Rats, stoats, and hedgehogs… be gone! This group baits and checks a network of over 65 traps in the Park, logging catches on the TrapNZ app. This mahi contributes greatly to the Park’s biodiversity, allowing native flora and fauna to thrive.

Haere mai | Welcome to Te Mata Park and its famous peak, one of the most loved and visited places in Hawke’s Bay.

Gifted in perpetuity to the community in 1927 and managed by a small group of volunteer trustees, with appreciated help from local councils and the community, the Park is a cultural, historical and recreational treasure.

Seven time winner of the prestigious international green space award.

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