"Breathing new life into an ancient landform"

Our vision is to restore the natural and cultural landscapes of Motutapu.

• The natural landscape similar to that which existed on Motutapu after the Rangitoto eruption around 600 years ago.

• The cultural landscape handed down by Maori, early settlers, farming and the military.

We aim to:

• Restore native ecosystems
• Replant several hundred hectares in native forest
• Collect and propagate seeds from indigenous plant stock
• Protect the growing volunteer forest from plant pests
• See the removal of the seven remaining animal pests
• Re-introduce threatened species of plants, birds, reptiles and invertebrates
• Provide opportunities for volunteers to experience hands on conservation
• Encourage links with the wider Auckland community
• Protect and maintain the WWII gun emplacements
• Restore appropriate military sites
• Develop the restored Reid Homestead as a volunteer base and a visitor centre
• Re-establish Maori links with Motutapu through cultural activities
• Protect and interpret the archaeological sites on the island

• Facilitate life-long learning for all ages