Kāitiaki for our Ngāhere
The Kāhui has led pest control operations across large areas of Māori and private land within both the Wallaby containment and Wallaby buffer zones.
Our approach is guided by kaupapa Māori values, with a strong commitment to restoring balance to the whenua and safeguarding our forests, taonga species, and freshwater ecosystems
Our own kaimahi
The team has grown significantly – not just in size, but in skill. Our kaimahi are now trained in all aspects of ground control and biosecurity, including trapping, night shooting, plant pest control, Wallaby Fence Maintenance, Tau koura monitoring, eDNA testing, health and safety practices, and data collection and reporting, and in the process to be trained as HFO Honorary Fisheries Officers.
Connecting our community
Beyond operational work, the Kāhui continues to build strong partnerships with community groups, landowners, and regional agencies to support a united and collaborative approach to pest control. This includes sharing knowledge, delivering training, and supporting large-scale initiatives such as biosecurity planning at high-risk sites like Lake Ōkataina.
Kaimahi who care..
Te Arawa Wallaby and Pest Kahui kahui are passionate about what they do..
One of our proudest achievements has been creating meaningful local employment and growing a skilled, whānau-based workforce that is capable of leading environmental protection efforts across Te Arawa. We’re also exploring innovative ventures like developing pet food from pest animals creating value from our mahi while supporting the sustainability of the Kāhui’s model..
Our mahi..
Looking ahead, Te Arawa Wallaby Kāhui is focused on long-term solutions that place iwi at the center of environmental decision-making. We remain committed to upskilling our crew and strengthening our capacity to lead this important work for generations to come.
Wallaby Elimination
Our team is trained and ready to rid our Ngāhere of wallaby. We work with Tipu Matoro on the containment strategy to stop the spread of wallaby.
Possum Elimination
Our day crew carry out trapping and poison operations to reduce possum numbers.
Rats, cats, and all the other pests
Our team are looking at all pests and ensuring that we are dealing to everything that damages the regrowth of our ngāhere.
Trained and Experienced
Our team take health and safety seriously..
We use safety seek to provide us with the health and safety recording and tools to keep the team and others safe.
Working alongside our partners..
We prioritize our customers’ satisfaction above all else.
Our team works closely with each client to provide personalized solutions that meet their unique needs and concerns.
Meet Our Team
We are dedicated to elimination of wallaby, possum and all pests and the restoration of our native areas
Amber Taare
Manager
Cyrus Hingston
Chairman
Lets all work together to elimate Wallaby from our native forests….
Out in the field..
What we are doing…
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